RC 250 - Pharmacology I2 Credits Class 1 in a series of 3 classes. Introduction and general principles to respiratory pharmacology, including aerosolized medications, calculating medication dosages, and introduction to hazards and side effects of respiratory medications.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Course Note Acceptance to the BAS- RC program Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve RC students in good standing in the BAS- RC program Active Date 20190513T10:44:44
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Introduction to respiratory care pharmacology
2. Administration of aerosolized medications
3. Calculating medication dosages
4. Classifications of bronchodilators
Student Learning Outcomes Students will define the pharmacodynamic phase and discuss the key factors in the pharmacokinetic phase (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination)
Students will define terms that pertain to administration of aerosol agents and discuss the clinical applications of aerosol devices
Students will calculate drug doses using percentage-strength solutions
Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each specific beta-adrenergic agent
Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application for each specific anticholinergic agent
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