PHA 217 - Pharmacology I

Semester Hours: 2

The student will learn general and specific concepts of medical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacogenomics with an emphasis on clinical therapeutics. Students will become familiar with the categorizations, mechanisms of action, interactions, adverse reactions, therapeutic indications, contraindications, and precautions for the pharmacological agents listed in the course outline. The course outline is designed to coincide with the disease states covered in the Medicine courses. Students will learn the basic principles of prescription writing and the laws governing this privilege in New York State. Emphasis is placed on case-based clinical therapeutics and patient education regarding drug administration, potential adverse effects, and drug interactions

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

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