Pharmacology II

Catalog description

This course is a continuation of Pharmacology I and is designed to develop foundational knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. The course outline is designed to coincide with the organ systems covered in the clinical medicine courses. The student will learn medical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacogenomics with an emphasis on clinical therapeutics. Students will become familiar with the categorizations, mechanisms of action, interactions, adverse reactions, therapeutic indications, contraindications, and precautions for the pharmacological agents listed in the course outline. Students will learn the basic principles of prescription writing and the laws governing this privilege in New York State. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based practice and patient education regarding drug administration, potential adverse effects, and drug interactions. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: PHAS 620, Matriculation in the MSPA program