PA 532. Pharmacology I

4.00

This is the first of two courses that provides the base of information necessary for clinical prescribing of medications. It includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Within each class of therapeutic drugs, the course examines drug actions, interactions, reactions and contraindications. The course will also include principles of prescribing and patient compliance. Prerequisite: Admission to the physician assistant program and successful completion of all previous courses in the curriculum, or permission of the program director.