DEPARTMENT/COURSE



COURSE NAME/NUMBER: Pharmacology

HOURS/CREDITS: 6 Credits

CLASS LOCATION/TIMES: Location: Building B Room 125

Days: Thursday

Times: 6:-7:30 p.m.

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents information regarding the actions, uses, contraindications, warnings, adverse reactions, dosage and route, implications for patient care, patient teaching, and special considerations for individual drugs are covered. Emphasis is placed on drugs related to the reproductive, endocrine, urinary and gastrointestinal systems as well as the ears and eyes. Anti-infectives, anesthetics and chemotherapy, neurologic and psychiatric drugs are also discussed.

INSTRUCTOR: Gerry Landes, CMA (AAMA)

OFFICE HOURS/CONTACT INFORMATION:

Office Hours: (By appointment)

Office Location: Building B, Room 109

Phone: (425) 235-2352 Ext. 5686

Email: glandes@rtc.edu

COURSE OBJECTIVES (Course Competencies): Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the difference between monophasic, biphasic, and triphasic oral contraceptive drugs.

2. Describe the therapeutic effect of ovulation-stimulating drugs used to treat infertility.

3. Describe two different actions of drugs that result in abortion of a fetus.

4. Describe how endometriosis develops and how hormone drugs are used to treat it.

5. Compare and contrast the symptoms of and the drugs used to treat premenstrual syndrome versus premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

6. Describe the types of drugs used to treat vaginal infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

7. Discuss the risks involved with taking hormone replacement therapy drugs for the symptoms of menopause.

8. Given the generic and trade names of an OB-GYN drug, identify what drug category they belong to or what disease they are used to treat.

9. Given an OB-GYN drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

10. Compare and contrast the causes and treatments of diabetes mellitus type 1 versus diabetes mellitus type 2.

11. Differentiate between the therapeutic effects of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs

12. Describe the therapeutic effects of several categories of antidiabetic drugs besides insulin.

13. Name drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

14. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of drugs used to treat growth failure versus acromegaly.

15. Differentiate between the therapeutic effects of corticosteroid drugs and anabolic steroid drugs.

16. Given the generic and trade names of an endocrine drug, identify what drug category they belong to.

17. Given an endocrine drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

18. Describe the therapeutic effects of various categories of drugs used to treat epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

19. Explain the difficulties physicians face in treating the lack of dopamine that characterizes Parkinson’s disease.

20. Describe the therapeutic effects of various categories of drugs used to treat neuralgia and neuropathy.

21. Describe the therapeutic effects of various categories of drugs used to treat insomnia and narcolepsy.

22. Given the generic and trade names of a neurologic drug, identify what category they belong to or what disease they are used to treat.

23. Given a neurologic drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

24. Describe the therapeutic effects of various categories of drugs used to treat anxiety, psychosis, depression, and manic-depressive disorder.

25. List alternative names given to antianxiety and antipsychotic categories of drugs.

26. Describe the cause and symptoms of and the treatment for tardive dyskinesia.

27. Explain what dietary restrictions patients have when taking MAO inhibitor drugs and why.

28. Describe the types of drugs used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, withdrawal from addiction, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

29. Given the generic and trade names of a psychiatric drug, identify what drug category they belong to or what disease they are used to treat.

30. Given a psychiatric drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

31. Explain the rationale behind using topical versus systemic drugs to treat skin conditions.

32. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of the various categories of drugs used to treat acne vulgaris.

33. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of the various categories of drugs used to treat psoriasis.

34. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antibiotic drugs, antifungal drugs, antiyeast drugs, and antiviral drugs.

35. Explain how drugs are used to treat alopecia and wrinkles.

36. Describe the difference between the parasitic infections scabies and pediculosis, and the drugs used to treat them.

37. Describe various types of drugs used to treat burns, skin ulcers, and wounds.

38. Given the generic and trade names of a dermatologic drug, identify what drug category they belong to or what disease they are used to treat.

39. Given a dermatologic drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

40. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antibiotic drugs, antifungal drugs, antiviral drugs, and anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat the eye.

41. Describe three categories of drugs used to treat eye allergy symptoms and their different therapeutic effects.

42. Describe several categories of drugs used to treat glaucoma and their different therapeutic effects.

43. Given the generic and trade names of an ophthalmic drug, identify what drug category they belong to, or what disease they are used to treat.

44. Given an ophthalmic drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

45. Describe the therapeutic effect of decongestant drugs.

46. Describe the role that histamine plays in allergies.

47. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antihistamine drugs and mast cell stabilizer drugs.

48. Describe the therapeutic effect of corticosteroid drugs.

49. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antitussive drugs and expectorant drugs (as discussed in Chapter 10).

50. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antibiotic drugs and antiyeast drugs.

51. Given the generic and trade names of an ENT drug, identify what drug category they belong to or what disease they are used to treat.

52. Given an ENT drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

53. Compare and contrast how different categories of antibiotic drugs kill bacteria.

54. Explain the significance of the beta-lactam ring and penicillinase.

55. Describe the historical milestones in the development of penicillin.

56. Explain how various consumer, medical, and environmental factors produce antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

57. Compare and contrast how different categories of antiviral drugs act to treat HIV and AIDS.

58. Describe the development of drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS.

59. Describe various opportunistic infections associated with HIV and AIDS.

60. Explain why fungal and yeast infections are often treated with the same drugs.

61. Given the generic and trade names of an anti-infective drug, identify what drug category they belong to, or what disease they are used to treat.

62. Given an anti-infective drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

63. Name several main categories of chemotherapy drugs.

64. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of antimetabolite chemotherapy drugs, alkylating chemotherapy drugs, and demethylating chemotherapy drugs.

65. Describe how the therapeutic effect of antibiotic chemotherapy drugs differs from that of regular antibiotic drugs.

66. Explain why hormonal chemotherapy drugs are only used to treat certain types of cancer.

67. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of mitosis inhibitor chemotherapy drugs, platinum chemotherapy drugs, chemotherapy enzyme drugs, and retinoid chemotherapy drugs.

68. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of various nonnarcotic analgesic drug categories.

69. Describe the four therapeutic effects of aspirin.

70. Explain what types of analgesic drugs are controlled substances and schedule drugs.

71. Describe the therapeutic effects of narcotic analgesic drugs.

72. Discuss the common side effects of narcotic drugs and give two examples of how those side effects can be used as therapeutic effects.

73. Give two reasons why nonnarcotic and narcotic drugs are often used together in combination drugs.

74. Compare and contrast the therapeutic effects of various drug categories used to treat migraine headaches.

75. Given the generic and trade names of an analgesic drug, identify what drug category they belong to.

76. Given an analgesic drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

77. Describe some historical milestones in the discovery of anesthetic drugs.

78. Compare and contrast how local, regional, spinal, and epidural anesthetic drugs are given.

79. Explain the significance of MPF in the trade names of some anesthetic drugs.

80. Describe various categories of drugs that are given preoperatively and their therapeutic effects.

81. Compare and contrast how barbiturate drugs versus narcotic drugs versus inhaled anesthetic gases produce general anesthesia.

82. Given the generic and trade names of an anesthetic drug, identify what drug category they belong to.

83. Given an anesthetic drug category, identify several generic and trade name drugs in that category.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY: Throughout the Medical Assistant Program, an outstanding work ethic is emphasized and encouraged. Participation and professionalism are essential to your success as a student and as a Medical Assistant. Ten percent of your grade involves participation and professionalism. Professionalism points will be deducted at a total of 1 point per 60 minutes of class time missed for each subject. Point deductions will be broken down in 15 minute increments. For example: 0-15 minutes = 0.25 points, 16 -30 minutes = 0.50 minutes, etc.

If you must be absent, make arrangements beforehand to have a fellow student obtain any handouts and reading assignments you miss. You are also responsible for getting assignments from a fellow student by phone or email when you are absent in order to complete an assignment on time. Students missing three (3) or more consecutive class days due to illness are required to submit a note from their healthcare provider certifying they are physically able to return to the classroom. The full attendance policy is outlined in your medical assistant packet.

NATURE OF THE COURSE: To accommodate a wide variety of learning and personal styles many different instructional approaches may be used including: lecture, group discussion, demonstrations, interactive exercises, role playing, video programs, computer based training, student research, self directed learning projects and collaborative teaching with Program Instructors.

COURSE OUTLINE: See attached document

GRADING: Grades are based on the following weighted categories and assigned the corresponding decimal grade:

Professionalism/Participation 10%

Homework 20%

Quizzes 30%

Final Exam 40%

TEXT: Turley, Susan M. Understanding Pharmacology for the Health Professional, Fourth Edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2010.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

Pens: Blue or black ink; no erasable or gel pens

Pencils

Calendar for assignments

USB Drive to store work

RESOURCES:

Physician’s Desk Reference

turley

rtc.edu/library

EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of weather closure of the RTC Campus, class will be cancelled. Call the school at (425) 235-2352 and choose option 9 for weather closure information. Information will also be available on the website (RTC.edu) and local television and radio stations.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICIES:

Renton Technical College recognizes and values diversity between students on campus, including cultural diversity, diversity of age, life style, race, religion, and financial backgrounds. Students are expected to listen respectfully to others and conduct themselves professionally in the classroom, at clinical sites, and at all campus related activities.

Certain behaviors will not be tolerated. Students engaging in those behaviors will be asked to leave the classroom and appropriate disciplinary steps will be taken. Certain behaviors will not be tolerated. Students engaging in those behaviors will be asked to leave the classroom and appropriate disciplinary steps will be taken. Students will also lose all their professionalism points for the day. Examples are:

• Unprofessional or disruptive behavior

• Sleeping in class

• Inappropriate attire

• Foul language

• Sexual harassment

Cheating and Plagiarism: As outlined in the Allied Health Department Handbook, Renton Technical College has a zero tolerance policy towards cheating and plagiarism. On a paper or presentation, if wording is taken directly from any source without giving credit to the source, the student will receive a zero (0) on that paper or presentation. When there is doubt, the instructor will make the final judgment on whether plagiarism has occurred.

Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, the student receiving a zero (0) on a test, paper or presentation up to and including immediate expulsion from the program.

Reading Assignments: The student is responsible for reading all assigned material prior to the lecture. Much more can be gained from the classroom discussion if there is some basic familiarity with the content.

Questions: If you do not understand something during a lecture and do not want to ask a question in front of the entire class, talk to your instructor or other students when there is free time within the classroom. (There will be frequent opportunities at the end of class sessions to get clarification) Asking classmates questions while other classroom information is taking place is disruptive to the entire class and the instructor. It also causes students to miss what is currently being discussed.

Quizzes: There will be quizzes given approximately once a week. A Pop Quiz could be given at any point when the instructor needs to evaluate how much information is being assimilated by the students. Pop Quizzes cannot be made up. If you are absent on the day of a scheduled quiz, you must make up the quiz the day you return to school to receive credit. In addition, if you are more than 10 minutes late for a quiz you will need to make it up by arrangement with the instructor. The highest possible grade for a make-up quiz is 90%.

NOTE: If your class is a hybrid quizzes will be administered on line. These quizzes will be timed and available on specified days as noted in the course outline. Quizzes not taken during the available time frame can only be made up at the discretion of the instructor. DO NOT wait until the last minute to take your quizzes.

Mid Term and Final: There will be a mid-term given after which the student and instructor will meet and discuss progress as necessary. A final exam will be given during the last week of the quarter. You will lose one letter grade for every day the final examination is not taken from the date it is offered to the rest of the class. The mid-term and cumulative final will be proctored and may be administered in any form (written, oral, online, etc.).

Homework: is due on the assigned date and must be complete to earn homework points. Incomplete homework must be submitted within one school day of the due date to receive points. If a student is absent on the day homework is due the homework is considered late and must be submitted the day the student returns to earn points. Points are earned as follows:

Submitted on time and complete 10 points

Submitted late and complete 5 points

Note: Information contained in this syllabus is subject to change.

Allied Health Grading Scale 2011

|Decimal Grade |Grade Percent |Letter Grade |

| | |Equivalent |

|4.0 |100 |A |

|3.9 |99 | |

|3.8 |98 |A- |

|3.7 |97 | |

|3.6 |96 | |

|3.5 |95 | |

|3.4 |94 |B+ |

|3.3 |93 | |

|3.2 |92 | |

|3.1 |91 |B |

|3.0 |90 | |

|2.9 |89 | |

|2.8 |88 |B- |

|2.7 |87 | |

|2.6 |86 | |

|2.5 |85 | |

|2.4 |84 |C+ |

|2.3 |83 | |

|2.2 |82 | |

|2.1 |81 |C |

|2.0 |80 | |

|1.9 |79 |C- |

|1.8 |78 | |

|1.7 |77 | |

|1.6 |76 | |

|1.5 |75 | |

|1.4 |74 |D+ |

|1.3 |73 | |

|1.2 |72 | |

|1.1 |71 |D |

|1.0 |70 | |

|0.9 |69 |D- |

|0.8 |68 | |

|0.7 |67 | |

|0.0 |66 or less |F |

Note: Students must earn at least a grade or 2.0 (80%) in each course to continue in the Medical Assistant Program.

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