Student Catalog and Handbook 2019-2020

MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Medical 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.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

4

Prerequisite

MATH 1012 with a minimum grade of C