PAST 422 - Pharmacology for Physician Assistants II

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Part II of a two-part course that covers basic concepts of pharmaceuticals used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Systematic presentation of the pharmacology and therapeutic value of drugs used in medicine. Related topics--with special consideration of pediatric and geriatric pharmacology--includes drug legislation, PDR, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, drug interactions, drug toxicity. Overview of PAs responsibilities when prescribing and/or dispensing pharmaceuticals.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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