Pharmacology I

Catalog description

First in a three-part series, providing clinical correlation supporting concurrent coursework and introducing the pharmacologic principles and molecular concepts essential to making sound pharmacotherapeutic decisions. Study includes medication delivery, metabolism, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical math, adverse effects, drug toxicity, drug interactions, and elimination. Emphasis on clinical implementation of medications as well as patient education/counseling regarding medication compliance, prescription writing techniques, and regulations surrounding prescriptive privileges. Fall Only.