MEA 170 — Pharmacology for Medical Assistant
This course provides an introduction to pharmacology with a focus on the knowledge and skills essential for medical assistants. Topics covered include orientation to medications; principles of drug actions; measurement and dosage calculations; administering parenteral medications; medication therapy; vitamins, minerals, and herbs; antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals; drugs for the eyes, ears, skin, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, endocrine system, and musculoskeletal system; psychotropic drugs; antineoplastic drugs; and drugs for the pediatric and geriatric patient.
Prerequisites: MEA 150, MAT 152