RESP 1140 - Pharmacology

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Respiratory Care

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

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 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Recommend modification in the respiratory care plan based on the patient’s response to respiratory care pharmacological agents a. The student will be able to identify adverse reactions of aerosolized respiratory care, (sympathomimetic, anticholinergic, mucolytic agents, corticosteroids, surface acting agents, anti-infective, and anti-asthmatic) agents	Case study, group discussion week 4-14. Quiz week 1-15 on specific drug category. Drug Proficiency Exam week 10, Final week 16
2. Modify treatment techniques independently based on patient’s responses to respiratory care pharmacological agents a. Calculate drug dosages from prepared -strength liquids, unit dose vials, tablets, capsules, and percentage strength solutions	Case study, group discussion week 4-14Drug Calculation Homework assignment week 2
3. Determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and recommend modifications when indicated a. Identify aerosol delivery modalities and describe factors affecting the administration of aerosolized medications b. Describe the pharmacodynamics, indication, precautions, contraindication, and drug compatibility of all aerosolized respiratory care pharmacological agents c. List indications and use of specialized inhaled gases, cardiovascular agents, and neuromuscular blocking agents d. Know the manufacturer’s recommended adult dosages of respiratory care pharmacological agents	Case study with group discussion, weeks 4-14 Quiz week 1-15 on specific drug category, Drug proficiency Exam week10, final Exam week 16
4. Complete successfully (77%), a written examination documenting competency of all respiratory care pharmacological agents to include, adult dosage, trade name, generic name, adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, drug compatibility and drug calculations	Drug Proficiency Exam week 10

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

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