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Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Shawna Lopez (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

smlopez@actx.edu

Phone

8063563655

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 125

Office Hours

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Course

PHRA-1404-001 Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process

Prerequisites

Corequisite: HITT 1305

Course Description

A study of disease processes and the therapeutic properties of the drugs used in treatment.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

Pharmacology for Technicians, Fifth Edition
Don A. Ballington and Mary M. Laughlin
© Paradigm Publishing, Inc., 2013

Supplies

\ Computer and internet access.

Student Performance

(minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
Upon completion of PHRA 1404, the student will be able to:
  1. Examine principles of drug action in the body and individual cells, including body absorption and distribution in relation to therapeutic blood levels and the process of clearing systemically dispersed agents through metabolism and elimination.
  2. Anticipate how best to promote safety and avoid medication errors through drug label and medication order literacy skills. Be able to communicate effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team. Implement appropriate patient warning labels to promote thorough understanding of drug regimen requirements by patients and medical staff.
  3. Anticipate possible side effects and related dispensing strategy for each drug class as well as for specific agents. Analyze labeling requirements for various classes of pharmaceuticals and cautions when dispensing based on thorough understanding of interactions between classes of pharmaceuticals, individual agents, and natural supplements.
  4. Describe ways various classes of anti-infective drugs work against microorganisms and identify uses of these drugs in eliminating specific microorganisms from the body.
  5. Explain the action of neurotransmitters in the nervous system, relate classes of pharmaceuticals that affect or change neurotransmitter action, and describe therapeutic results obtained with the various neurological agent classes.
  6. Explain principles of how various classes of pharmaceuticals act when utilized in aiding respiratory gas exchanges, circulating blood pressure and cardiac rhythms, and blood filtration.
  7. Compare action of pharmaceutical agents when applied to the digestive system and examine, compare, and describe how these agents affect other physiological processes (e.g., blood pressure and sugar levels).
  8. Define the action of the endocrine glands and hormones, delineate hormone supplement and replacement therapies, and compile adverse effects of inadequate and excess administration.
  9. Identify the physiological action and deficiency symptoms of vitamin classes, explore natural supplements and potential therapeutic value, and examine the use of natural supplements in conjunction with prescription medications.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Adult, professional behavior is expected at all times.
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\ Academic dishonesty will result in a final grade of "F" for the course. Any attempt to cheat will be considered as academic dishonesty and will result in a final grade of “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

\ The final course grade will be computed as follows:
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\ *The average of all exams equals 25% of the final grade
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\ *Paper will equal 20% of the final grade
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\ *The average of all chapter summeries will equal 10% of the final grade
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\ *The average of all chapter quizzes will equal 15% of the final grade
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\ *The final equals 30% of the final grade
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\ The following grade scale applies:
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\ A = 90-100%
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\ B = 80-89%
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\ C = 70-79%
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\ F = Less than 70%
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\ Students will not be allowed to make-up exams, homework, or quizzes. The student will receive a grade of ZERO for anything missed.
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\ **With regard to exams only, the instructor will consider only written petitions for emergency situations and undue hardships on an individual basis. The decision of the instructor to accept or reject the petition is final. The process must be initiated by the student and occur within 48 hours of the missed class period.
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Attendance

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Calendar

There will be 4 exams. (This is subject to change)
The Final Exam will be comprehensive.
 
Each chapter summary and quiz is due weekly.

For each chapter, do the following:

  • Experience the PowerPoint presentation and write down your answers to the included “Discussion” question slides.
  • Review the Drug Tables as provided on the Study Partner CD
  • Do the Matching exercises as provided on the Study Partner CD
  • Spend 15 minutes reviewing the Flash Cards provided on the Study Partner CD
  • Take one or more Quizzes in Practice Mode as provided on the Study Partner CD

 

PHRA 1404 Outline

Week 1: First Week Assignment

Chapter 1 Evolution of Medicinal Drugs

Chapter 1 Quiz *Due Sunday Aug 31

Chapter 2 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

Chapter 2 Quiz *Due Sunday Aug 31

Week 2: Chapter 3 Dispensing Medications

Chapter 3 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 7

**Exam 1 Chapters 1-3 *Due Sunday Sept 7

Week 3: Chapter 4 Antibiotics

Chapter 4 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 14

Week 4: Chapter 5 Therapy for Fungal and Viral Infections

Chapter 5 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 21

**Exam 2 Chapters 4 and 5 *Due Sunday Sept 21

Week 5: Chapter 6 Anesthetics and Narcotics

Chapter 6 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 28

Week 6: Chapter 7 Psychiatric and Related Drugs

Chapter 7 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 5

Week 7: Chapter 8 Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders

Chapter 8 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 12

**Exam 3 Over Chapters 6-8 *Due Sunday Oct 12

Week 8: Chapter 9 Respiratory Drugs

Chapter 9 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 19

Week 9: Chapter 10 Drugs for Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases

Chapter 10 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 26

Week 10: Chapter 11 Renal System Drugs

Chapter 11 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 2

Week 11: Chapter 12 Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases

Chapter 12 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 9

**Exam 4 Chapters 9-12 *Due Sunday Nov 9

Week 12: Chapter 13 Drugs for Muscle and Joint Disease and Pain

Chapter 13 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 16

Week 13: Chapter 14 Hormonal Disorders and Their Treatment

Chapter 14 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 23

Week 14: Chapter 15 Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications

Chapter 15 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 30

Disease State Research Paper due!! ***Due Wednesday Dec 3***

Week 15: Chapter 17 Vitamens, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics

Chapter 17 Quiz *Due Sunday Dec 7

**Exam 5 Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 17 *Due Sunday Dec 7

Week 16: Final Exam Comprehensive ***Thursday Dec 11***

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