Introduction to Pharmacology Table of Contents TABLE OF

Introduction to Pharmacology Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Pharmacology Drugs Go Go Table of Contents

Lesson 1 -Pharmacology Drug – Substance that alters function in an organism Pharmacology - Study of drugs and their nature, properties, and effects Table of Contents

Drug Uses Therapeutic Diagnostic Curative Replacement Preventative Table of Contents

Drug Classifications Classification of drugs based on how they affect the body Table of Contents

Drug Names Trade Generic Chemical Table of Contents

Common Drugs Be aware of usual dosages and possible side effects Table of Contents

Physician’s Desk Reference Quick reference about medications Use to check spelling or review dosing instructions Table of Contents

Lesson 2 -Drugs Be familiar with: ◦ ◦ Actions Effects Routes Forms Table of Contents

Drug Actions Local action Remote action Systemic action Table of Contents

Drug Effects Therapeutic effects Side effects Drug interaction Drug allergy Table of Contents

Drug Routes Oral and Parenteral routes most common Table of Contents

Drug Forms Liquid Solid Semisolid Table of Contents