PHRM 110 - Basic Clinical Pharmacology Spring,Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 120, BIOL 130, or ZOOL 141/142; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 160; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 110 or Comment: PHRM 110 is an online Internet course. PHRM 110 is offered in spring and summer only. Letter grade only. PHRM 110 may not be taken credit/no credit. PHRM 110 may not be audited. PHRM 110 covers the broad scope of pharmacology including definitions, drug standards, classification, legislation of drugs and administration of drugs; survey of medications commonly used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, with discussion of pharmacological action, side effects, and related responsibilities. Upon successful completion of PHRM 110, the student should be able to: Identify major drug classifications and common drugs within each classification. Interpret abbreviations and symbols accurately as they relate to drug administration. Explain standards and legislation related to selected drugs. Use appropriate references for obtaining drug information. Identify drugs commonly used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease (action, side effect, and related responsibilities). Recognize major factors which affect drug action. Demonstrate current knowledge of pharmaceuticals commonly used in immunizations for the prevention of specific diseases. Identify major drug classifications, and common drugs within each classification, used in treatment of specific infectious disease conditions. Identify major drug classifications, and drugs within each classification, commonly used in treatment of specific disease conditions encountered in the medical office. Cite specific action, side effects, and responsibilities related to use of all pharmaceuticals discussed in class.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

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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