MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Medical Office

Introduces medication therapy with emphasis on safety; classification of medications; their actions; side effects; medication and food interactions and adverse reactions. Also introduces basic methods of arithmetic used in the administration of medications. Topics include: introductory pharmacology; dosage calculation; sources and forms of medications; medication classification; and medication effects on the body systems.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MAT 101 or MAT 101X or MAT 1012 or MAT 1012X or MATH 1012 or MATH 1012X or MAT 1111 or MAT 1111X or MATH 1111 or MATH 1111X