Pharmacology

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. The course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This course sequence introduces students to the general principles of drug action and the therapeutic uses and toxicities of drugs commonly used in humans. A drug's action is considered on an organ-system basis. Specific topics include drugs acting on the: autonomic and central nervous systems, cardiovascular and renal systems, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. In addition, discussions on chemotherapy of microbial and parasitic organisms, chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases, drugs acting on blood-forming organs, and hormones are presented. This course also includes discussions of environmental toxic agents and antidotes.

This elective will provide the student with the vocabulary necessary to understand and converse in the fields of medicine and health care in Spanish. It will focus on communication with a Spanish-speaking patient, as well as understanding cultural attitudes that may impact medical care. Listening, comprehension, and conversational skills will be stressed through dialogues and oral presentations. Students will develop cooperative learning and effective group dynamic skills necessary to accomplish course goals.

These courses place an emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of the drugs, dosages, and therapeutic effects, methods of administration and indications/contraindications for the use of the drug.

These courses place an emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of the drugs, dosages, and therapeutic effects, methods of administration and indications/contraindications for the use of the drug.

This course sequence includes coverage of the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune and central nervous systems. Other topics that are covered include the chemotherapy of microbial, parasitic and neoplastic diseases; drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, hormones and hormone antagonists, principles of toxicology, vitamins, and drugs causing birth defects.

This course sequence includes coverage of the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune and central nervous systems. Other topics that are covered include the chemotherapy of microbial, parasitic and neoplastic diseases; drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, hormones and hormone antagonists, principles of toxicology, vitamins, and drugs causing birth defects.

This three-course sequence explores the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, and central nervous systems. The major classes of drugs associated with the chemotherapy of microbial (bacteria, viral, fungal) and parasitic diseases are also described. Other topics discussed include, principles of antimicrobial therapy, drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, vitamins, as well as principles of toxicology, receptor theory, and dose response.

This three-course sequence explores the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, and central nervous systems. The major classes of drugs associated with the chemotherapy of microbial (bacteria, viral, fungal) and parasitic diseases are also described. Other topics discussed include, principles of antimicrobial therapy, drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, vitamins, as well as principles of toxicology, receptor theory, and dose response.

This three-course sequence explores the pharmacologic actions of the major classes of drugs acting on the autonomic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, and central nervous systems. The major classes of drugs associated with the chemotherapy of microbial (bacteria, viral, fungal) and parasitic diseases are also described. Other topics discussed include, principles of antimicrobial therapy, drugs acting on blood and blood-forming organs, vitamins, as well as principles of toxicology, receptor theory, and dose response.

The Fall Quarter Pharmacology course includes a total of 50 lectures presented from August-November each year. The primary topics covered include General Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacogenomics, Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, Endocrine Pharmacology, Hematologic Agents, Immunopharmacology, Gastrointestinal Agents, Anticonvulsants and Pain Management.

Pharmacology II represents a continuation of Pharmacology I and will consist of 30 lectures presented over the Winter quarter. Primary topics to be covered include Cardiovascular Agents (diuretics, antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics and drugs for heart failure), Antidiabetic Agents, Drugs for Lipid Disorders and Antimicrobial Agents (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoal agents) and Psychotherapeutic Agents (sedatives, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, stimulants, marijuana, alcohol and drugs of abuse).

In Pharmacology III, the focus will shift from general pharmacology to applied clinical therapeutics. In these 20 lectures, the students will receive specific instruction on the uses of common drugs to manage common disease states. Emphasis will be placed on the management of patients' pharmaceutical care and clinical problem solving. Specific conditions to be discussed include hypertension, diabetes, angina, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemias, pain management, common infections and common psychiatric conditions.