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Canyon College

online pharmacology course at Canyon College

SYLLABUS
NH720 - Pharmacology
SECTION I:
INTRODUCTION

FACILITATOR: Jack Lazarre, Pharm. D., M.L.A., M.P.A.

ADDRESS: 6892 Spickard Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (714) 847-6954 (home phone)
EMERGENCY (TO REACH STAT!)- 714-926-3008 (cell phone)
FAX: 714-847-0055
E-Mail: jlazarre@canyoncollege.edu

AVAILABILITY: Dr. Lazarre is available to speak individually with each student to ensure adequate understanding of course requirements and to offer assistance and suggestions. The best times to call are Monday -- Friday, 7:30 - 9:00 PM (Pacific Time) or on weekends.

Dr. Jack Lazarre has been a member of middle and upper management and consultant in the health care industry for over 25 years. His Doctorate degree is in Pharmacy from University of Southern California and his Master degrees are from University of Southern California, Liberal Arts and from California State University, Long Beach in Public Administration, with a health care emphasis. Besides being a member of the Canyon College Facility, he is a member of the faculty of the University of Phoenix, the University of La Verne, the University of the Pacific and the University of Southern California. He is author of numerous articles in the field of hospital pharmacy and hospital administration.

INTRODUCTION: NH720 - Pharmacology: This course will integrate advanced knowledge regarding the clinical application of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, techniques, and other approaches to problem solving about drug therapy for common acute and chronic diseases. Study will include appropriate information regarding the safe use of drugs, side effects, and drug interactions. Both current traditional therapies as well as alternative care therapies, including Vitamins, Minerals, Herbals and other Dietary Products will be discussed. In addition, a section of the course will examine psychopharmacology and drug addiction.

TOPICS:
  1. An Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
  1. Effects of Aging/Pediatric Consideration in Drug Therapy
  1. Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions
  1. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
  1. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
  1. Urinary System Pharmacology
  1. Infectious Disease
  1. Reproduction System Drugs
  1. Psychiatric Disorders
  1. Substance Abuse
  1. Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. An Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
  1. Trace the processes which control the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.
  2. Compare the pharmacokinetic - mathematical models
  3. Describe and compare the various routes of administration
  4. Describe the physico-chemical properties of drugs
  5. Describe and contrast the many ways that drugs are eliminated
  1. Effects of Aging/Pediatric Consideration in Drug Therapy
  1. Trace the Pharmacokinetic changes in pediatric and geriatric patients
  2. Describe some of the problems in dosing the young and the aged patient
  1. Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions
  1. Define Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions
  2. Describe mechanisms of Drug Interactions
  3. Evaluate the Drug Interaction Literature
  1. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
  1. Describe the Treatment of Dyslipidemias
  2. Describe the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
  3. Describe the Treatment Peripheral Vascular Disorders
  4. Describe the Treatment of Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction, and Ischemic Heart Disease
  5. Describe the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
  1. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
  1. Describe the Treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
  2. Describe the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  1. Infectious Disease
  1. Describe the Principles of Infectious Disease
  2. Describe the Treatment of Common Bacterial Infections
  3. Describe the Treatment Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  4. Describe the Treatment of Fungal and Parasitic Diseases
  1. Reproduction System Drugs
  1. Describe Hormonal Contraception Pharmacology
  2. Describe the Treatment of Gynecological Disorders
  3. Describe the problems of Teratogenicity and Drugs in Breast Milk
  1. Psychiatric Disorders
  1. Describe the Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Disorders
  2. Describe the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults
  1. Substance Abuse
  1. Describe and Define the Issues regarding Substance Abuse
  2. Describe the impact of Substance Abuse on our Society
  3. Describe the Issues regarding Drug Testing
  4. Describe the Current Treatment Modalities regarding Substance Abuse
  1. Vitamins, Minerals, Herbals and other Dietary Products
  1. Evaluate the Literature
  2. Describe the Myths/Controversies regarding Dietary Supplements
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION*: Online Bookstore

Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 2nd Edition, by Marilyn W. Edmunds & Maren S. Mayhew.
Mosby (Elsevier Health Sciences), 2004/2005.
ISBN13: 9780323024037   ISBN: 0323024033