MA 165 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications Description: Course covers basic pharmacology, including principles of safe preparation, administration, and documentation of medications and vaccinations by oral, parenteral, and topical/transdermal routes. Students review basic math calculations and conversions for preparation and administration of medication and vaccinations. Medications are identified by their clinical use, mechanism of action, side effects, and adverse reactions. Risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse are presented, along with drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Prerequisites: Course Completion of MA 160, MA 161, MA 162, MA 163, MA 167; AND Concurrent Enrollment in MA 164, MA 168, MA 169, and MA 174 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade Only Sections listed are for

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 5177 W W 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Slusser K Redmon R/Slusser K/McDonald L Online Race Building, Santa Rosa Campus Online 4044 3.00 Ended 30 29 1 01/20-05/21 01/20-05/21 5/26/2021     The lecture portion of this class will meet at dates and times listed for this class, but in a virtual environment. The lab portion of the class willl meet face to face in the skills lab on the dates and times shown.   The above section is VA Approved