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Welcome to Your Course
Fundamentals of Pharmacology!
Week one will focus on the topics as shown below and will be our first chance to come together as a learning community online in the weekly forum for discussion! For this and subsequent weeks, please open and read all the links for detailed information on completing course activities, assignments and the weekly forum for discussion. At the outset of the course, please be sure to introduce yourself, edit your profile, and complete the assignments by Mondays at midnight (earlier if possible).
Topics: Introduction to the Course; Goals & Expectations for Learning; Setting the Stage for Pharmacology; Discovering Your Role in Administering medications; Meeting your fellow classmates!
Welcome to Introduction to Pharmacology
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- YOU WILL NEED A BASIC CALCULATOR FOR THIS COURSE
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Mathematics and Dosage Calculation Part I
Mathematics and Dosage Calculation Part II
Introduction to Pharmacology Part I
Introduction to Pharmacology Part II
Lab-we will meet to practice administration of medications.
- For Lab Day, Bring your book, a calculator, pens and pencils and your drug guide
- For Lab Day, Bring your book, a calculator, pens and pencils and your drug guide
Lab-we will meet to practice administration of medications.
- For Lab Day, Bring your book, a calculator, pens and pencils and your drug guide
- For Lab Day, Bring your book, a calculator, pens and pencils and your drug guide
Antibiotics, Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents
Psychotropic Agents and Substance Abuse
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Respiratory System Drugs
Urinary System Drugs & Reproductive System Drugs
Endocrine System Drugs
Nervous System Drugs
Musculoskeletal & Gastrointestinal Drugs