Description
This course is designed to provide the respiratory therapy student with a background in pharmacology as it relates to their role as a respiratory therapist. Covered in this course are the following topics: general pharmacologic principles, calculation of medication dosages, and autonomic nervous system response to various cardiopulmonary medications. Specific categories of respiratory drugs will be discussed. CNS depressants, skeletal muscle relaxants will be described as they relate to the care of the respiratory patient. Drugs used to aid in smoking cessation will be discussed. ACLS drugs will be identified. Pediatric and geriatric age specific concerns will be addressed. Simulations of clinical scenarios will be presented so the student may apply knowledge and skills, and learn to work as a member of a collaborative healthcare team Prerequisites: BIO214, RTS112, RTS117, RTS121; Co-requisite: RTS120.