Pharmacology in the Med Office

Introduces medication therapy with emphasis on safety; classification of medications; their actions; side effects; medication and food interactions and adverse reactions.Also introduces basic methods of arithmetic used in the administration of medications.Topics include:introductory pharmacology; dosage calculation; sources and forms of medications; medication classification; and medication effects on the body systems.

Required textbooks and materials:

• Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assistants, 5th ed., ISBN 978-1-111-3182, $260.95