VET 215Veterinary Pharmacology I

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This course covers drugs used in veterinary medicine, focusing on drug classification, methods of action, administration, effects, side effects, storage, and handling. Topics include medical math, pharmacokinetics, drug classes, dosage calculations, routes of medication administration, recognition of adverse reactions, and how to maintain pharmaceutical records and inventory. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate medications and properly handle and document pharmaceutical materials.