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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

PHM 124 - Therapeutic Agents II

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 3
Description: This course includes a study of therapeutic drug categories.
Course Topics:
  • Drugs for Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases
  • Renal System Drugs
  • Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Drugs for Muscle and Joint Disease and Pain
  • Hormonal Disorders and Their Treatment
  • Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications
  • Recombinant Drugs and Chemotherapy
  • Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • Basic 4-function calculator
  • Pen with black or blue ink
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A =  90 - 100
B =   80 - 89
C =   70 - 79
D =   60 - 69
F =     0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify and explain the therapeutic and adverse effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat diseases of the:
    • Gastrointestinal system
    • Renal system
    • Cardiovascular system
    • Muscles, joint diseases, and pain
    • Endocrine system
    • Skin, ophthalmic and otic conditions
    • Immune system
  2. Identify and explain the therapeutic and adverse effects of vitamins, over-the-counter medications, supplements, antidotes, and emergency medications.
  3. Identify and explain the most commonly prescribed drugs.
  4. Identify and explain common Look-Alike and Sound-Alike medications.
  5. Identify and explain commonly used medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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