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Feb 05, 2025
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RES 118 - Respiratory Pharmacology
Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: RES 114 , RES 112 , BIO 209
Co-requisites: RES 115 , RES 116 and RES 117
Description
In this course, students study respiratory pharmacology with emphasis on the properties of medications and their effects on the patient. Students explore the mechanism of action for pharmacological agents most frequently used to treat respiratory therapy patients. The competencies a respiratory care practitioner must demonstrate to be safe and effective. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the indications of bronchodilator therapy.
- Select the necessary medication to achieve bronchodilation.
- Describe the function of parasympatholytic and mucokinetic agents as well as corticosteroids on pulmonary function.
- Describe the method of action, classification and effects on the autonomic nervous system of commonly administered aerosolized medications.
Listed Topics
- Module I, basic drug science
- Module II, autonomic nervous system
- Module III, parasympatholytic agents
- Module IV, mucokinetic agents
- Module V, corticosteroids
- Module VI, central nervous system depressants
Reference Materials
Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment Cairo
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Text
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Workbook
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 01/26/2024
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