11/23/2024 2:15:00 AM	PHT 155 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHT 155	Title:  PHARMACOLOGY
Full Title:  Pharmacology
Last Reviewed:8/26/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	70.00
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHARM 155

Catalog Description:

This course introduces the Pharmacy Technician student to the historical development of the use of medicinal drugs, the basic mechanism of drug action, pharmacokinetics and basic concepts related to the administration of pharmacologic agents. Therapeutic effects of identified groups of drugs, their side effects, interactions and potential error sites are integrated throughout the course. Focus is on selected drug classes.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course introduces the Pharmacy Technician student to the historical development of the use of medicinal drugs, the basic mechanism of drug action, pharmacokinetics and basic concepts related to the administration of pharmacologic agents. Therapeutic effects of identified groups of drugs, their side effects, interactions and potential error sites are integrated throughout the course. Focus is on selected drug classes.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
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

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Identify the pharmacological action and therapeutic effects of common medications prescribed

    to treat dysfunction of selected body systems.

2.  Identify dosage ranges for frequently prescribed medications, therapeutic duplications for

    common medication and the reporting process.

3.  Describe the evolution of medicinal drugs and the impact that this evolution has on the

    development of basic concepts that guide the current practice of pharmacology.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify common side effects / drug interactions within selected drug classifications.

2. Interpret brand and generic names from a selected list of drugs.

3. Identify appropriate routes of administration for commonly prescribed drugs.

4. Interpret common prescription errors and alert the pharmacist.

Topics and Scope

I. Evolution of Medicinal Drugs

    A. Drug legislation

    B. Drug testing and approval

    C. FDA Food Health Claims

II. Introduction to Pharmacology

    A. Receptors / mechanisms of drug action

    B. Pharmacokinetics

    C. Drug effects

         1. therapeutic

         2. side effects

         3. interactions

III. Administration of Pharmacologic Agents

    A. Five "Rights" for correct drug administration

    B. Dosage forms and routes

    C. Factors that influence drug effects

IV. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

    A. Parasympathetic Nervous System and cholinergic agents (parasympathomimetics)

    B. Sympathetic Nervous System

         1. adrenergic agents (sympathomimetics)

         2. adrenergic blocking agents (sympatholytics)

V. Anti-Infectives and Drugs for the Common Cold

    A. Antibiotics

         1. Fighting bacterial infections

         2. Antibiotic treatment and action

         3. Classes of antibiotics

              a. sulfonamides

              b. penicillins

              c. cephalosporins

              d. tetracyclines

              e. macrolides

              f. quinolones

              g. streptogramins

              h. aminoglycosides

              i. miscellaneous antibiotics

    B. Antivirals

    C. Antiretrovirals

         1. nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRIT's)

         2. non-nucleoside reversed transcriptase inhibitors (NNTRI's)

         3. protease inhibitors (PI's)

    D. Anti-fungals

         1. topical

         2. systemic

    E. Antihistamines

    F. Decongestants

    G. Antitussives

    H. Expectorants

VI. Cardiovascular Drugs

    A. Antiarrhythmics

         1. membrane stabilizing agents (class I)

         2. beta blockers (class II)

         3. inhibitors of neurotransmitter release and reuptake (class III)

         4. calcium channel blockers (class IV)

    B. Congestive Heart Failure

         1. antiarrhythmics

         2. vasodilators

         3. ACE inhibitors

         4. angiotensin II antagonists

    C. Myocardial Infarction-Beta blockers

    D. Angina Pectoris

         1. nitrates

         2. calcium channel blockers

         3. beta blockers

    E. Hypertension

         1. diuretics

         2. calcium channel blockers

         3. ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme)

         4. angiotensin II - receptor antagonist

         5. beta blockers

         6. CNS agents

         7. peripheral acting agents

         8. vasodilators

    F. Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

         1. antiplatelet agents

         2. anticoagulant agents

         3. fibrinolytic agents

    G. Hyperlipidemia

         1. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

         2. fibric acid derivatives

         3. bile acid sequestrants

VII. Urinary System Drugs

    A. Renal drug therapy

         1. erythropoietin therapy

         2. vitamin therapy

         3. phosphate binders

    B. Urinary tract drugs

         1. antibiotics

         2. antispasmotic agents

         3. local anesthetics

    C. Diuretics

         1. thiazides

         2. loop diuretics

         3. potassium sparing diuretics

         4. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

         5. osmotic diuretics

VIII. Topicals, Ophthalmics and Otics

    A. Common skin conditions

         1. acne

         2. itching

         3. psoriasis

         4. dandruff

         5. fungal infection

         6. poison Ivy

         7  atopic dermatitis

         8. lice

    B. Ophthalmics

         1. antibiotics

         2. corticosteroids

         3. anti-fungal

         4. antivirals

         5. agents to treat glaucoma

    C. Otics

         1. analgesics

         2. antibiotics

         3. wax dissolvers

IX. Narcotic Pain Relievers and Other Nervous System Drugs

    A. Anesthetics, analgesics and narcotics

         1. general anesthetics

         2. pain management

              a. narcotics and opiates

              b. addiction and dependence

              c. combination drugs for managing pain

         3. migraine headaches

              a. selective 5-HT receptor agents

              b. ergot preparations

              c. antiemetic agents

              d. opioid analgesics

    B. Antidepressants, antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents

         1. antidepressants

              a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

              b. tricyclic antidepressants

              c. monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

              d. drugs used in bipolar disorders

         2. antipsychotics

         3. Antianxiety agents

              a. panic disorders

              b. sleep disorders

    C. Anticonvulsants and drugs to treat other nervous system disorders

         1. anti-epileptic drug therapy

         2. anti-parkinson agents

X. Respiratory Drugs

    A. Asthma

    B. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis

XI. Gastrointestinal Drugs

    A. Peptic ulcer disease

    B. Antidiarrheals/laxatives

    C. Anti-inflammatory drugs

    D. Anti-parasitic drugs

XII. Non-Narcotic Analgesics and Muscle Relaxants

    A. Salicylates

    B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

    C. Muscle relaxants

XIII. Hormones

    A. Thyroid

    B. Adrenal sex hormones

    C. Corticosteroids

    D. Hypoglycemic agents

    E. Growth hormone

    F. Female hormones

    G. Contraceptives

XIV. Chemotherapy

    A. Recombinant DNA agents

    B. Chemotherapy agents

         1. alkylating agents

         2. antimetabolites

         3. nitrogen mustards

         4. plant alkaloids

         5. topoisomerase I inhibitors

         6. miscellaneous agents

         7. cytoprotective (rescue) agents

    C. Drugs used for mucositis

XV. Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements

    A. Total parenteral nutrition

    B. Vitamins

    C. Electrolytes

    D. Natural supplements

XVI. Poisons and Antidotes

    A. Antidotes

    B. Supportive therapy

XVII. Code Blue Emergencies-Agents For Cardiac Emergencies

Assignments:

1. Reading assignments in textbook (30-40 pages per week)

2. Complete review questions at end of each chapter (10-20)

3. Workbook activities (10-15)

4. Internet assignments at end of chapters as assigned (3-15)

5. Midterm, final exam and quizzes (10-15)

6. Pharmacology research paper (3-6 pages) and a group presentation (20 minutes)

7. Group presentation

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 - 50%
Review questions, workbook and internet assignments, research paper
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 40 - 50%
Midterm, final and quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Group presentation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Pharmacology Essentials for Technicians. Danielson, Jennifer. Paradigm. 2011 (classic)

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