RES 247 - Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2
Description: This course covers the indications, side effects, and hazards of pharmacologic agents used in the intensive care unit. Emphasis is on agents commonly administered by the respiratory care practitioner.
Prerequisite(s): Take RES 111 , RES 131 , and RES 151 .
Course Topics:
- Basic ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Application of medications used ACLS principles
- Application of neuromuscular blocking agents, cardiovascular pharmacology, circulatory pharmacology, and diuretics
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website
Required Materials:
- Students are expected to have viewed the online presentations prior to class and come to class prepared with their text
Grading System:
The standard mathematical procedure of rounding will be applied to arrive at a whole number percentage in the final grade calculation.
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:
- Interpret ECG’s from 3-lead tracings.
- Apply the principles of pharmacology to ACLS.
- Summarize the general pharmacological principles relating to the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and their mechanism of action.
- Apply the principles of pharmacology to the cardiovascular system.
- Apply the principles of pharmacology to drugs affecting the circulation.
- Apply the principles of pharmacology to diuretic agents.
- Summarize the effects of smoking on the cardiopulmonary and other organ systems and pharmacologic agents to aid in smoking cessation.
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Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027
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