Pharmacology Fundamentals in Respiratory Therapy.

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PR: Admission into the Professional Phase of the Respiratory Therapy Program. This course will explore the dynamic principles, theories, categories, applications, and actions of respiratory therapy pharmacology. Students will examine the phases of drug action including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics. The dosage, delivery, methods of action, indications, contraindications, modifications, and hazards of respiratory therapy and critical care medications will be discussed.