PHM 120 Pharmacology I

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names.

Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Define medical terminology related to pharmacology.
Describe drug mechanisms.
Identify drug classifications.
List sources of information on drug actions.
Identify common drugs and their uses in each drug classification.
Evaluate nutritional products and their potential adverse affects.
Identify factors that affect drug actions in the human body.