PT 216 — Pharmacology 1 3 unit(s)
This course introduces pharmacy technician students to the evolution of medicinal drugs, basic principles of pharmacology and dispensing medication. Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the following classes of pharmaceutical products: Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Vaccines, Anesthetics, Narcotics, Psychiatric Drugs, Medications for Central Nervous System Disorders, Respiratory Drugs. Drugs are discussed in the context of drug classes, indications, mechanics of action, disease types, and body systems. The goal is to provide pharmacy technicians with sufficient background information needed to analyze health care information so that they will be able to play a key role in various pharmacy support functions. Top 1-100 of the top 200 drugs will be covered during this course.