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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
PHARM 151 | Title:
PHARM FUNDAMENTALS |
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Full Title:
Pharmaceutical Fundamentals |
Last Reviewed:9/24/2018 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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An introduction to pharmacological principles as they are related to and support an understanding of the rationale behind drug prescribing and usage impacted by the United States Pharmacopoeia and federal and state regulations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in PHT 150 ( or PHARM 150)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to pharmacological principles relating to and supporting an understanding of rational drug use, including a discussion of the profound influence of drug laws, standards, and regulations within California.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in PHT 150 ( or PHARM 150)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Differentiate among drugs that are natural products,
semi-synthetic, or synthetic.
2. Pharmacologically classify a drug after having been presented with
its generic name, brand (trade) name and chemical name.
3. Classify whether a drug is used as a preventative, curative,
restorative, or disease process limiting agent.
4. Interpret the graphical presentation of the dose-response
relationship, potency, and efficacy.
5. Explain the dynamics involved in the process of absorption,
distribution, biotransformation, and elimination of drugs
from the body.
6. Explain the term "adverse effects".
7. Give examples of various drug interactions, and effectively use a
drug interactions chart.
8. Evaluate the potential for risk versus the benefit of a drug that
is being used as a therapeutic agent.
9. Identify differences in physiological states that can affect drug
response, including patient age, weight, disease states, and
genetic factors.
10. Describe the five pregnancy risk categories.
11. Interpret current federal and state legislation and name the
agencies regulating the practice of pharmacy.
12. Describe methods of record keeping, dispensing, and inventory of
controlled substances.
13. Apply all schedules of controlled substances.
14. Explain methods of transferring controlled substances between
registrants.
15. Verify a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.
16. Explain the roles of acute and non-acute care systems in
delivering pharmaceutical care.
17. Define investigational drugs and orphan drugs and discuss laws
pertaining to each.
Topics and Scope
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I. What is a drug?
A. Definition
B. Sources of drugs: natural, semi-synthetic, synthetic
C. Nomenclature: brand name, generic name, chemical name,
organic name, official name, synonyms, acronyms, and
combination drugs
D. Uses of drugs: therapeutic, palliative, diagnostic,
prophylactic, replacement therapy, pre-surgery
II. Drug biotransformation
A. Absorption
B. Availability and distribution
C. Elimination
D. Dose-response relation
E. Potency and Efficacy
III. Drug description Terminology
A. Therapeutic effect
B. Pregnancy risk category
C. Indications and Contra-indications
D. Adverse effects
E. Hypersensitivity and Idiosyncrasies
F. Dependence
G. Dosage
H. Administration
I. Patient education
J. Precautions
K. Toxic effect
L. Drug interactions and use of the drug interaction chart
IV. Assessment of therapeutic use versus risks in drug therapy
V. Factors altering the usual effects of a drug
A. Weight, age, gender
B. Normal physiologic state-diurnal rhythm
C. Pathological state
D. Genetics
E. Allergy and environment
F. Psychology-placebo effect
VI. Five Rights of Medication
VII. Legislation regarding pharmacy practices
A. Federal laws and agencies
1. Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
2. Controlled Substances Act
3. Hazardous Substances Labeling Act
4. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
5. Drug Enforcement Agency
6. Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations
B. State laws and regulations
1. California Pharmacy Law with Regulations
2. Uniform Controlled Substances Act
3. Sherman Food Drug and Cosmetic Law
4. California Hazardous Substances Act
5. California State Board of Pharmacy
6. Department of Consumer Affairs
C. Controlled Substances
1. Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V- general requirements and types
of drugs.
2. Filling Schedule II prescriptions
3. Filling Schedule III, IV, and V prescriptions
4. Methods of transfer of Schedule II drugs among registrants
5. Execution of Form 222
6. Transfer of Schedule III, IV, and V drugs among registrants
7. DEA number and confirmation of authenticity using formula
8. Over-the-Counter drugs and Legend drugs including receiving,
storage,
inventory and sale
9. The Orphan Drug Law
10. Definition of illicit drugs
Assignments:
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1. Research and write up weekly case summaries (2 pages each)
2. Conduct research on specific drugs each week as these topics are
introduced to the class
3. Two-page fictitious drug paper/presentation
4. Develop a direct-to-consumer advertisement and a direct-to-physician
magazine advertisement for fictitious drug
5. Develop package insert for fictitious drug by applying information
learned in class lecture and text about indications, usage, dosing,
contraindications, adverse reactions and patient assessment
6. Review and answer designated questions at the end of each chapter
7. Two quizzes; midterm; final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 30 - 35% |
Written homework, Case summaries; paper; advertisement; package ins | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 60% |
Multiple choice | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 15% |
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Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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- The Pharmacy Technician, 2nd ed. Morton Publishing.
- Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, (2006) 9th ed. F.A. Davis Company
Philadelphia, PA.
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