RTS 127 - Respiratory Pharmacology

Institution:

Kennebec Valley Community College

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Description:

2 Credits This course is designed to provide the respiratory therapy student with a background in pharmacology as it relates to his or her role as a respiratory therapist. Covered in this course are the following topics: general pharmacologic principles, calculation of medication dosages, and autonomic nervous system response to various cardiopulmonary medications. Specific categories of respiratory drugs will be discussed. CNS depressants and skeletal muscle relaxants will be described as they relate to the care of the respiratory patient. Drugs used to aid in smoking cessation will be discussed. ACLS drugs will be identified. Pediatric and geriatric age specific concerns will be addressed. Pre/Co-requisites: BIO214, RTS117.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kvcc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 453-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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