Pharmacotherapy III

Program Overview

The Pharmacotherapy III course delves into the pathological processes of various body systems, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal. It explores medications used to treat related medical conditions, covering their properties, mechanisms of action, and considerations relevant to pharmacy technicians. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of medications in managing diseases and disorders within these systems.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Pharmacotherapy III course examines the pathological processes underlying diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal systems (including nutrition). The course covers medications used to manage and treat related medical conditions including their generic and brand names, place in therapy, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, precautions, adverse effects, auxiliary labels, and other considerations as they pertain to the pharmacy technician's scope of practice.