Latest Revision: 2/2/07
COURSE OUTLINE
Palo V College erde
Palo Verde College One College Drive, Blythe, CA 92225 (760) 921-5500
Board Approval: 2/27/07
1. Course Information.
Subject Area and Course Number: PHT 108
New Course Revised Updated
Course Initiator: Nicole James
Course Title: Pharmacology A Static ID I10805
TOP Code 1221.00
Classification Code I=Occupational Education Noncredit category Choose one: Transfer request C=Non-transferable
SAM Code C=Clearly occupational Meets a unique need: Yes No Articulation request: UC CSU
Credit Status Request For Credit-Degree applicable Course prior to college level Y=Not applicable Course duplicated: Demand/Enrollment Potential: Yes No Yes No CSU-GE IGETC CAN
2. Some or all aspects of this course may be delivered in a Distance Education mode: Yes If checked yes, all questions pertaining to Distance Education must be answered. 3. This course has laboratory or clinic/field hours: Yes No If checked yes, this outline must include a list of laboratory or clinic/field activities or topics. No
No
4. This course has prerequisites, co-requisites, or advisories: Yes If checked yes, please complete a Prerequisite Justification Form . 5. 6. Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 2/8/07
After Curriculum Committee approval, the following is to be completed by the Office of Instruction:
TRANSFER APPROVAL STATUS Approval Pending UC CSU CSU-GE IGETC CAN Not Requested
ARTICULATION APPROVAL STATUS Date of Submission Approval Pending Approval Denied Date Approved
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of the basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous system, the senses, the endocrine system, the digestive system, the urinary system, and the reproductive system.
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UNITS:
FACE TO FACE: 3 Hours Per Week: Lecture: 3 Laboratory: Clinic/Field:
DISTANCE EDUCATION: N/A
ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS, PRE-REQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES AND ADVISORIES: Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program, PHT 101. Advisory: High school biology or BIO 100, and high school algebra. ENG 101 recommended.
OBJECTIVES and LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: A. describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and senses with special emphasis on the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system. B. identify common malfunctions and diseases of the nervous system and senses. C. recognize the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects (both desirable and adverse), brand and generic names, dosage forms, routes of administration, common doses, and drug interactions of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases and malfunctions of the nervous system and senses. D. describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system with emphasis on the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, para-thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal glands, and sex glands. E. identify common malfunctions and diseases of the endocrine system. F. recognize the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects (both desirable and adverse), brand and generic names, dosage forms, routes of administration, common doses, and drug interactions of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases and malfunctions of the endocrine system. G. describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, including the accessory organs to digestion. H. Identify common malfunctions and diseases of the digestive system and its accessory organs. I. Recognize the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects (both desirable and adverse), brand and generic names, dosage forms, routes of administration, common doses, and drug interactions of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases and malfunctions of the digestive system and its accessory organs. J. describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the urinary system with emphasis on the nephron. K. identify common malfunctions and diseases of the urinary system. L. recognize the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects (both desirable and adverse), brand and generic names, dosage forms, routes of administration, common doses, and drug interactions of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases and malfunctions of the urinary system. M. describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, with emphasis on oogenesis, spermatogenesis, human development and genetics. N. identify common malfunctions and diseases of the reproductive system. O. recognize the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects (both desirable and adverse), brand and generic names, dosage forms, routes of administration, common doses, and drug interactions of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases and malfunctions of the reproductive system.
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COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE: 1. Outline of Topics or Content: A. Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous system. 1. Definition, medical specialist 2. Central nervous system anatomy and physiology a. Brain 1. Cerebrum 2. Cerebellum 3. Thalamus 4. Hypothalamus 5. Brain stem 6. Ventricles b. Spinal cord c. Meninges d. Cerebro-spinal fluid 3. Peripheral nervous system anatomy and physiology a. 12 pairs of cranial nerves b. 31 pairs of spinal nerves c. Autonomic nervous system – sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems 4. Neurons a. Definition b. Types c. Structure d. Conduction e. Synapse 1. Definition 2. Impulse transmission 3. Neurotransmitters 5. Blood Brain Barrier 6. Disorders involving the nervous system and drugs used in their treatment (brand and generic names). a. Multiple sclerosis b. Alzheimer's disease c. CVA d. Shingles e. Spinal shock f. Aphasia g. Vertigo h. Narcolepsy i. j. Meningitis: bacterial / viral Seizures
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k.
Headaches 1. Migraine 2. Cluster 3. Tension
7. The senses a. The eye 1. Structure 2. Pathway of light 3. Disorders: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, and floaters b. The ear 1. Structure a. b. c. a. b. c. d. e. f. a. Definitions b. Analgesics 1. Narcotic 2. Non-narcotic c. Sedatives and hypnotics 1. Barbiturates 2. Non-barbiturates d. Drugs used for mental illness 1. Definition of mental illness: psychosis and neurosis 2. Five classes of drugs a. b. c. d. e. a. b. c. CNS stimulants Antidepressants Lithium Anxiolytics Antipsychotics Mode of action Side effects Drug interactions Outer Middle Inner Deafness Motion Sickness Infections The nose The tongue The skin
2. Disorders
8. Drugs affecting the nervous system
3. Drugs used (brand name/generic name)
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d.
Contra-indications
e. Alcohol, drug of abuse 1. Mode of action 2. Symptoms 3. Treatment B. Endocrine system glands – functions, hormones, disorders, drugs used in the treatment (brand and generic names). 1. Pituitary Gland - anterior and posterior lobes 2. Thyroid 3. Adrenal 4. Reproductive – ovaries and testes 5. Pancreas 6. Parathyroid 7. Thymus C. Digestive system and accessory organs 1. Synonyms 2. Processes a. Ingestion b. Digestion c. Absorption d. Elimination 3. Structures a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Stomach d. Small intestine e. Colon f. Rectum g. Anus h. Liver i. j. Gall bladder Pancreas
4. Disorders a. Vomiting b. Ulcer - Helicobacter pylori c. Peritonitis d. Diverticulitis/diverticulosis e. Lactose intolerance f. Hepatitis A, B, and C 5. Treatment-drugs used (brand and generic names) a. Ulcer treatment b. Antisecretory agents
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c.
Antacids
d. Anticholinergics/antispasmodics e. Digestants f. Carminatives g. Emetics h. Anti-emetics i. j. k. Laxatives Cathartics Antidiarrheal
D. Urinary system 1. Anatomy and physiology 2. Kidneys a. Location b. Internal structure c. Acid-base balance d. Other functions e. The nephron 3. Formation of urine 4. Elimination of urine 5. Urinalysis a. Normal constituents b. Abnormal constituents c. Disorders and treatment (brand and generic names of drugs used) 1. Floating kidney 2. Renal failure 3. Erythropoietin 4. Kidney stones 5. Gout 6. Uricosuric / hypouricemic agents 7. Diuretics 8. Antispasmodics / anticholinergics 9. Cholinergics 10. Antiseptics E. The reproductive system 1. Anatomy and physiology – male and female 2. Menstrual cycle 3. Fertilization and fetal development 4. Drugs affecting the reproductive systems (brand and generic names) a. Hormone replacement therapy – male / female b. Oral contraceptives c. Lactation suppression
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d. Oxytocic agents e. Cancer therapy
2. If a course contains laboratory or clinic/field hours, list activities or topics: N/A 3. Examples of Reading Assignments: Textbook Assignments Pharmacy Magazine Articles 4. Examples of Writing Assignments: Case Study reflections 5. Appropriate Assignments to be completed outside of class: Text reading Study manuals 6. Appropriate Assignments that demonstrate critical thinking: Oral presentations that compare and contrast course concepts and topics. 7. Other Assignments: Specified at the syllabus level. 8. Indicate any assignments that are unique to the Distance Education mode of delivery: N/A METHOD OF EVALUATION—FACE TO FACE:
A. B. C.
Two objective written mid-term exams. Written objective final exam. Frequent written lecture quizzes and/or assignments.
METHOD OF EVALUATION—DISTANCE EDUCATION: N/A METHOD OF INSTRUCTION—FACE TO FACE: Lecture Cooperative Grouping Videos
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION—DISTANCE EDUCATION: N/A
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REPRESENTATIVE TEXTBOOKS, AND OTHER READING AND STUDY MATERIALS: This section shall include author(s), title, and current publication date of all representative materials. Scanlon, Valerie & Sanders, Tina. Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. Salem: F. A. Davis Company, 1991. Scanlon, Valerie & Sanders, Tina. Student Workbook for Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. Third Edition. Perspective Press. The Pharmacy Technician. First Edition. Morton Publishing. SIGNATURES:
COURSE INITIATOR: LIBRARY: CHAIR OF CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT:
DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:
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