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Apr 23, 2024
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PHAS 5041 - Pharmacotherapeutics I This is the first in a series of courses designed to develop skills related to the principles of pharmacology as they pertain to therapeutic agents, prescription and non-prescription. Discussion will include the principal mechanisms of action of the major classes of therapeutic agents, understanding of pharmacodynamics, uses, side effects, toxicities, compliance, monitoring parameters, drug interaction, and cost. A rational and evidence based approach to the selection of medications to be prescribed, and studies of medications used in the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan will be presented. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the physician assistant program. (3, Sp)
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