Pharmacology I

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Introduction to basic therapeutic treatments. Scientific, legal, and ethical principles related to administration of medications will be discussed. Also discussed: effects of dietary choices on health and wellness, concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of selected drug classifications and their effect on body systems. Included are basic concepts of medication classifications, medication administration, herbal supplements and dosage calculations, and practical application of different treatment interventions in restoration of wellness.