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RPT 214 - Pharmacology for the RCP

2 Hrs.
Prerequisite: BIO 201 , BIO 202 , ENG 101 , MTH 100 , RPT 256  and acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy Program
Corequisite: RPT 210 , RPT 211 , RPT 212 , RPT 213 , and CIS 146 .
This course is a detailed study of drugs encountered in respiratory care practice and the function of the automatic nervous system.  Areas of emphasis include:  determination of drug dosage, applied mathematics, clinical pharmacology, indications, hazards, intended actions, and side-effects of agents used in respiratory care.  Upon completion, the student should be able to complete a dosage calculation test with 90% proficiency and demonstrate an adequate understanding of the clinical pharmacology of respiratory care drugs, and the general principles of pharmacology.


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