RET 1124 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology I

Actions, effects, dosages and indications for drug classes commonly used to treat pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.

Prerequisites: CHE 1111 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Identify and describe the principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics including the function of the autonomic nervous system and the mechanism of action for adrenergic and cholinergic drugs.
• Identify indications, contraindications and effects for various respiratory drugs and calculate appropriate dosages.
• Identify indications, contraindications and effects for various beta adrenergic bronchodilators and xanthines
• Identify indications, contraindications and effect of miscellaneous agents, including Smoking Cessation Agents, Mucolytics, Surfactant, and agents to treat asthma

Credit Hours: 1

• Classroom: 1 hour

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Respiratory Care

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No