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RTH 124 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

A study of the principles of pharmacology and of drug receptor theory as they relate to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Topics include general principles of pharmacology, drug dose calculations, effects of pharmacological agents on the central and peripheral nervous systems, bronchodilators, drugs used to control airway mucus and edema, and drugs used in the management of ventilator patients and patients with cardiorespiratory disorders. 

3 hours lecture.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIO 156, BIO 160, ENG 102, MAT 151 or higher, and two PSY or SOC courses. Concurrent enrollment in RTH 110, RTH 121, and RTH 123; and acceptance into the respiratory therapy program.