2015-2016 Catalog

RESP 1042 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

3.0 - 0.0 - 3.0

Prerequisite

(2) RESP 1030 and RESP 1031 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

Emphasis in this course is on respiratory care pharmacology. The course includes general principles and administration of medications used to treat respiratory diseases as well as interaction, pharmacologic action and effect, contraindications, and side effects. Drug dosage calculations will also be reviewed during the course.