Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor
Shawna Lopez (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063563655Office Location
West Campus Allied Health 125Office Hours
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Course
PHRA-1404-001 Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process
Prerequisites
Corequisite: HITT 1305
Course Description
A study of the disease state and therapeutic properties of drugs used in pharmaceutical therapy.
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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
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Student Performance
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Describe ways various classes of anti-infective drugs work against microorganisms and identify uses of these drugs in eliminating specific microorganisms from the body.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Define the action of the endocrine glands and hormones, delineate hormone supplement and replacement therapies, and compile adverse effects of inadequate and excess administration.
- 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.
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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
- Complete 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
**FALL BREAK Oct 17-21**
PHRA 1404 Outline
Week 1: First Week Assignment
Chapter 1 Evolution of Medicinal Drugs
Chapter 1 Quiz *Due Sunday Aug 28
Chapter 2 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Quiz *Due Sunday Aug 28
Week 2: Chapter 3 Dispensing Medications
Chapter 3 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 4
**Exam 1 Chapters 1-3 *Due Sunday Sept 4
Week 3: Chapter 4 Antibiotics
Chapter 4 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 11
Week 4: Chapter 5 Therapy for Fungal and Viral Infections
Chapter 5 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 18
**Exam 2 Chapters 4 and 5 *Due Sunday Sept 18
Week 5: Chapter 6 Anesthetics and Narcotics
Chapter 6 Quiz *Due Sunday Sept 25
Week 6: Chapter 7 Psychiatric and Related Drugs
Chapter 7 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 2
Week 7: Chapter 8 Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 8 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 9
**Exam 3 Over Chapters 6-8 *Due Sunday Oct 9
Week 8: Chapter 9 Respiratory Drugs
Chapter 9 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 16
Week 9: Chapter 10 Drugs for Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases
Chapter 10 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 23
Week 10: Chapter 11 Renal System Drugs
Chapter 11 Quiz *Due Sunday Oct 30
Week 11: Chapter 12 Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases
Chapter 12 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 6
**Exam 4 Chapters 9-12 *Due Sunday Nov 6
Week 12: Chapter 13 Drugs for Muscle and Joint Disease and Pain
Chapter 13 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 13
Week 13: Chapter 14 Hormonal Disorders and Their Treatment
Chapter 14 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 20
Week 14: Chapter 15 Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications
Chapter 15 Quiz *Due Sunday Nov 27
Disease State Research Paper due!! ***Due Friday Dec 2***
Week 15: Chapter 17 Vitamens, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics
Chapter 17 Quiz *Due Sunday Dec 4
**Exam 5 Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 17 *Due Sunday Dec 4
Week 16: Review for Final Exam Comprehensive
Week 17: Final Exam **Thurs Dec 15
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Syllabus Created on:
08/10/16 2:52 PM
Last Edited on:
08/16/16 8:22 PM