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Sep 07, 2024
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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.
Prerequisite(s): PHM 101 , PHM 110 , PHM 112 , and PHM 114 . 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:
- 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
- Identify and explain the therapeutic and adverse effects of vitamins, over-the-counter medications, supplements, antidotes, and emergency medications.
- Identify and explain the most commonly prescribed drugs.
- Identify and explain common Look-Alike and Sound-Alike medications.
- 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
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/21/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2024-2025
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