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ASDO 6000 - Fundamentals of Patient Management 2A

8 credit hours

Pharmacology: This course expands upon the basic principles of pharmacology taught in Basic Science Core Pharmacology. Content includes the rationale for use of specific drugs, drug indications/contraindications and drug interactions of major drug classes used to treat common systemic conditions. Topics include drugs used to manage/treat cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer and autoimmune diseases. Over-the-counter medications will be reviewed. Medication misuse, principles of addiction and drug abuse will also be discussed.