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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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