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Apr 16, 2024
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BSTEC 153 - Pharmacology
2.0 Credits
Emphasizes clinical applications of pharmacology in treatment of disease. Includes drug classifications, dosages, and effects; administration routes, methods, and documentation; terminology and prescription abbreviations; measurements and dosage; and reference books.
Prerequisite BSTEC 104 or concurrent enrollment.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define basic pharmacology terminology.
- Analyze the connection of pharmacology terminology and the job of medical office worker.
- Differentiate among the three main drug forms and routes of entry, and provide the strength and weakness of each form and route.
- Recognize and interpret basic prescription abbreviations, chart notes, and punctuation rules used in documenting prescriptions.
- Compare the five types of general pain relievers, and explain how they different in administration, effectiveness, and potential addiction characteristics.
- Identify the role major drug regulating agencies and organizations play in current technology, regulations, medication changes, and enforcement issues.
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