RESP 1140 - Pharmacology

2 Credit(s)
This course is a study of those drugs directly and indirectly affecting therapeutic management of cardiopulmonary patients and includes pharmacologic principles, administration of drugs, drug mixing calculations, and major cardiopulmonary drug therapy used by the respiratory therapy technician and therapist. Additional systemically administered drugs are discussed in reference to their effect on the cardiopulmonary system. In order to successfully complete the course the student will be required to pass a written examination (Drug Proficiency Exam) on Respiratory Care pharmacologic agents with a 77%. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 1110 , CHEM 1030 ;