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 Course Description and Essential Objectives |
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 Introduction to Pharmacology-Course Requirements & Syllabus |
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 Weekly Reading Assignments and Exam Schedule |
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Introduction to Pharmacology-Course Requirements & Syllabus |
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Weekly Reading Assignments and Exam Schedule |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
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| Mathematics and Dosage Calculation Part I |
 Objectives for Unit 1,2,3 |
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 Chapter ( Unit) 1 Numerals & Fractions ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 2 Decimal Fractions ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 3 Ratio & Proportion ppt |
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Math Self-assessment Quiz |
Please complete and submit answers to instructor via email. |
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Objectives for Unit 1,2,3 |
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Chapter ( Unit) 1 Numerals & Fractions ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 2 Decimal Fractions ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 3 Ratio & Proportion ppt |
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Math Self-assessment Quiz |
Please complete and submit answers to instructor via email. |
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| Mathematics and Dosage Calculation Part II |
Objectives for Unit 4,5,6 |
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Chapter (Unit) 4 The Metric System ppt |
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Chapter(Unit) 5 Calculating Adult Doses: Oral & Parenteral Forms ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 6 Calculating Children's Doses ppt |
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 The PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Childrens medication safety |
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Exam One Units 1,2,3 |
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Objectives for Unit 4,5,6 |
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Chapter (Unit) 4 The Metric System ppt |
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Chapter(Unit) 5 Calculating Adult Doses: Oral & Parenteral Forms ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 6 Calculating Children's Doses ppt |
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The PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Childrens medication safety |
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Exam One Units 1,2,3 |
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| Introduction to Pharmacology Part I |
Unit Objectives 7,8,9,10 |
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Chapter (Unit) 7 Drug Sources, Schedules & Dosages ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 8 Forms of Drugs and How they Act ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 9 The Medication Order ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 10 Medication Administration Essentials ppt |
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Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List |
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Exam 2 Unit 4,5,6 |
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Unit Objectives 7,8,9,10 |
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Chapter (Unit) 7 Drug Sources, Schedules & Dosages ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 8 Forms of Drugs and How they Act ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 9 The Medication Order ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 10 Medication Administration Essentials ppt |
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Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List |
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Exam 2 Unit 4,5,6 |
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| Introduction to Pharmacology Part II |
Unit Objectives 11,12,13,14 |
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Chapter(Unit) 11 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 12 Parenteral Equipment & Supplies ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 13 Administration of Parenteral Medications ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 14 Allergy: An Overview ppt |
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OSHA Needlestick Prevention Safety Laws |
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CDC Bloodborne pathogens |
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CDC-Tools for protecting healthcarw workers |
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Exam 3 Units 7,8,9,10 |
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Unit Objectives 11,12,13,14 |
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Chapter(Unit) 11 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 12 Parenteral Equipment & Supplies ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 13 Administration of Parenteral Medications ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 14 Allergy: An Overview ppt |
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OSHA Needlestick Prevention Safety Laws |
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CDC Bloodborne pathogens |
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CDC-Tools for protecting healthcarw workers |
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Exam 3 Units 7,8,9,10 |
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| Lab-we will meet to practice administration of medications. |
Skills checklists for Lab |
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Instructor Supplies |
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Student Activity Supply Box |
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Drug Sheet |
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Institutes for Safe Medication Practices |
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High Alert Medications |
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Skills checklists for Lab |
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Instructor Supplies |
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Student Activity Supply Box |
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Drug Sheet |
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Institutes for Safe Medication Practices |
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High Alert Medications |
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| Antibiotics, Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents |
Unit Objectives 15,16 |
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Chapter (Unit) 15 Antibiotic Agents ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 16 Antifungal, Antiviral,& Immunizing Agents ppt |
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Vermont Immunizations & Laws-Fact Sheet |
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Anitbiotic Drug Resistance |
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Exam 4 Unit 11,12,13,14 |
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Unit Objectives 15,16 |
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Chapter (Unit) 15 Antibiotic Agents ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 16 Antifungal, Antiviral,& Immunizing Agents ppt |
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Vermont Immunizations & Laws-Fact Sheet |
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Anitbiotic Drug Resistance |
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Exam 4 Unit 11,12,13,14 |
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| Psychotropic Agents and Substance Abuse |
Unit Objectives 19, 20 |
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Chapter (Unit) 19 Psychotropic Agents ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 20 Substance Abuse ppt |
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Article: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Serotonin Syndrome |
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Article: Three potentially fatal side effects of Antipsychotics |
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National Association of Mental Illness |
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National Association on Drug Abuse |
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs in Vermont |
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Exam 5 Unit 15,16 |
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Unit Objectives 19, 20 |
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Chapter (Unit) 19 Psychotropic Agents ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 20 Substance Abuse ppt |
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Article: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Serotonin Syndrome |
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Article: Three potentially fatal side effects of Antipsychotics |
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National Association of Mental Illness |
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National Association on Drug Abuse |
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs in Vermont |
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Exam 5 Unit 15,16 |
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| Cardiovascular System Drugs |
Unit Objectives 23 |
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Chapter (Unit) 23 Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders ppt |
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DASH diet |
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American Heart Association |
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Lovenox Teaching Video |
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Cardiac Cartoon Helpers |
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Blood Thinner Pills |
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Exam 6 Unit 19, 20 |
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Unit Objectives 23 |
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Chapter (Unit) 23 Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders ppt |
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DASH diet |
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American Heart Association |
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Lovenox Teaching Video |
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Cardiac Cartoon Helpers |
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Blood Thinner Pills |
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Exam 6 Unit 19, 20 |
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| Respiratory System Drugs |
Unit Objectives 24 |
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Chapter (Unit) 24 Medications That Affect Respiratory System ppt |
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Fact Sheet on Asthma |
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Use of Advair Diskus (Inhaler) |
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Asthma Basics |
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American Lung Association |
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Exam 7 Unit 23 |
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Unit Objectives 24 |
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Chapter (Unit) 24 Medications That Affect Respiratory System ppt |
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Fact Sheet on Asthma |
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Use of Advair Diskus (Inhaler) |
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Asthma Basics |
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American Lung Association |
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Exam 7 Unit 23 |
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| Urinary System Drugs & Reproductive System Drugs |
Unit Objectives 25,28 |
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Chapter (Unit) 25 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 28 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System ppt |
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Exam 8 Unit 24 |
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Unit Objectives 25,28 |
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Chapter (Unit) 25 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 28 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System ppt |
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Exam 8 Unit 24 |
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| Endocrine System Drugs |
Unit Objectives 26 |
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Chapter (unit) 26 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders ppt |
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Fact Sheet on Diabetes |
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CDC-Diabetes |
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American Diabetes Association |
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Insulin Pumps |
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Insulin Pens |
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Exam 9 Unit 25 |
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Unit Objectives 26 |
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Chapter (unit) 26 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders ppt |
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Fact Sheet on Diabetes |
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CDC-Diabetes |
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American Diabetes Association |
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Insulin Pumps |
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Insulin Pens |
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Exam 9 Unit 25 |
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| Nervous System Drugs |
Unit Objectives 27 |
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Chapter (unit) 27 Medications That Affect the Nervous System ppt |
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Pain Management-what do you know? |
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Exam 10 Unit 26 |
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Unit Objectives 27 |
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Chapter (unit) 27 Medications That Affect the Nervous System ppt |
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Pain Management-what do you know? |
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Exam 10 Unit 26 |
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| Musculoskeletal & Gastrointestinal Drugs |
Unit Objectives 21,22 |
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Chapter (Unit) 21 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 22 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders ppt |
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OTC GI Drugs ppt for Discussion Board |
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Exam 11 Unit 27 |
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Unit Objectives 21,22 |
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Chapter (Unit) 21 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders ppt |
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Chapter (Unit) 22 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders ppt |
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OTC GI Drugs ppt for Discussion Board |
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Exam 11 Unit 27 |
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| Wrap Up, Final Overview |
Exam 12 Unit 21,22 |
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Exam 12 Unit 21,22 |
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