MPAS 5304 Introduction of Pharmacology

3 SCH. This course introduces principles of pharmacology to develop understanding and application of effective and safe therapeutic regimens for patients. Course objectives involve learning basic principles of pharmacology such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and biotransformation. These basic components are applied to understanding commonly prescribed drugs and drug classes including their therapeutic application, mechanisms of action, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions. An integral part of the course is writing prescriptions and dosage calculation. Assessment is conducted using written examinations.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade