RC 252 - Pharmacology III1 Credits This is class 3 (of 3) in the series focusing on cardiovascular agents, sedatives, analgesics, muscle relaxants and and their affects. Topics also include anticoagulant and diuretic medications and their usages.
Pre-requisite(s) RC 251 w/ min 2.5 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Current RC students Active Date 20190610T09:32:09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The use, percautions and effects of the following agents will be covered
1. Selected agents of the pulmonary valve
2. Muscle relaxants and analgesia
3. Cardiovascular agents including vasopressors, inotropes, rythm, antihypertensive and antianginal agents
4. Diuretic agents
Student Learning Outcomes Students will discuss the clinical application of nicotine replacement therapy
Students will discuss the use of NMBAs in respiratory care
Students will describe various medications used on the CNS and their abilities to modulate neurotransmitters
Students will describe clinical indications and the most common adverse effects associated with the use of diuretics
Students will describe clinical uses of current medications in the treatment of cardiovascular system
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