PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 114 - Medical Pharmacology II

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Students are introduced to the basic principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, drug actions, drug interaction and drug toxicities involved in the clinical use of drugs. Emphasis will be placed on the physiological and biochemical actions, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretions and therapeutic use of drugs in the following areas: oral hypoglycemic/insulin, thyroid agents, steroids, hormones, analgesics, antipyretics, gastrointestinal medications, anticonvulsant, psy-chotropic medications, antineoplastics, and over the counter medications. Counter medications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant program/plan 262. 1lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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