VTTK 1750 - VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY

Institution:

Eastern Wyoming College

Subject:

VTTK Veterinary Technology

Description:

This class introduces the basic principles of the uses of therapeutic agents in veterinary medicine and the classification of therapeutic agents in common use. Specific subject matter includes definitions and terminology; routes of administration and dosage forms; history of pharmacology; measurements used in pharmacology; actions and effects of drugs; assimilation and elimination of drugs in animals; regulation of the manufacture, sale, and use of drugs; factors that modify drug action; and study of classes and examples of specific drugs. Laboratory exercises allow the student to actually practice filling prescriptions, writing prescription labels, making entries into medical records and into both written and computerized drug logs. Compounding of medications is demonstrated and students are required to formulate percent solutions and mixed solutions (medical cocktails) under direct veterinary supervision. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ewc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 532-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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