304560 - Therapeutics (2)
Credit Hours

2

Pre-requisite

304464

Co-requisite

304566

Distribution

2+0

This course is a continuation of the Therapeutics (1) course. The course discusses concepts of drug action, therapeutic uses, goals of treatment, therapeutic plan, patient counseling, drug monitoring and evaluation of the therapeutic outcomes. Students learn methods of interacting and supporting other members of the medical care team by developing and evaluating patient?s therapeutic plans, and offering alternative therapeutic options/plans when needed. The course will include: medications used for cardiovascular diseases, renal systems, respiratory, and gastrointestinal endocrine and in relation to the pathophysiologic conditions of the patient.