PHRM 203 - General Pharmacology

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 141; ZOOL 142. Recommended Preparation: Chemistry. Comment: PHRM 203 may be audited with the instructor's permission. PHRM 203 cannot be taken CR/NC. PHRM 203 is a general pharmacology course that includes discussion of the major categories of drugs, their mechanism of action, toxicity, administration considerations, and uses. This course is intended for nursing students and students in the other health occupations. Upon successful completion of PHRM 203, the student should be able to: Define "pharmacodynamics" and identify factors which affect the pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Identify the major categories of drugs used for the major body systems and functions. For each of the above categories, identify the primary physiologic actions, pharmacodynamic interactions, and pharmacotherapeutic applications, including administration considerations. Describe major current developments in drug therapy. Describe the ethical and legal responsibility in the administration of drugs for the nurse and other health personnel.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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