Edmunds M, and Mayhew M (2013). 4th Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, edition, 2nd printing. ISBN 9780323087902. St. MO: Elsevier. Be sure to purchase the second printing of the 4th edition as it contains corrections to the text. Look on the copyright page at the bottom for a statement digit is the print number” and “Last be sure that the last digit is a and not a “2” “1”. Required electronic source: Clinical Pharmacology online, accessed via the Health Science Center Website. Reading assignments also consist of web links and other supplemental materials. These are available on the course web site for each week. Be sure to study these materials in addition to your text and pharmacology database. RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS The student’s current advanced health assessment text and pathophysiology text may be referenced if needed. Handheld pharmacology software is HIGHLY recommended as you will use this throughout your career. Epocrates, Lexi-Drugs, and the Clinical Pharmacology mobile app are examples. Choose the software you prefer and practice using it as you answer questions and look up medications throughout this course. WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE Date Topic Readings Week 1 Introduction to pharmacology & Units 1 and 2: all August 27th Prescription writing Unit 3: Chapter 10 Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Special Populations Week 2 Respiratory Agents Unit 5: all September 3rd Case #1 due: prescription writing Week 3 Antibiotics Unit 14: all September 10th Week 4 Dermatology/topical agents Unit 4: all September 17th
Edmunds M, and Mayhew M (2013). Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 4th edition, 2nd printing. ISBN 9780323087902. St. MO: Elsevier. Be sure to purchase the second printing of the 4th edition as it contains corrections to the text. Look on the copyright page at the bottom for a statement “Last digit is the print number” and be sure that the last digit is a “2” and not a “1”. Required electronic source: Clinical Pharmacology online, accessed via the Health Science Center Website. Reading assignments also consist of web links and other supplemental materials. These are available on the course web site for each week. Be sure to study these materials in addition to your text and pharmacology database. RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS The student’s current advanced health assessment text and pathophysiology text may be referenced if needed. Handheld pharmacology software is HIGHLY recommended as you will use this throughout your career. Epocrates, Lexi-Drugs, and the Clinical Pharmacology mobile app are examples. Choose the software you prefer and practice using it as you answer questions and look up medications throughout this course. WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE Date Topic Readings Week 1 August 27th Introduction to pharmacology & Prescription writing Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Special Populations Units 1 and 2: all Unit 3: Chapter 10 Week 2 September 3rd Case #1 due: prescription writing Respiratory Agents Unit 5: all Week 3 September 10th Antibiotics Unit 14: all Week 4 September 17th Dermatology/topical agents Unit 4: all
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