The material in this course is divided into a lecture portion and a dosage calculation portion.

Dosage calculation requires the student to pass two out of four available dosage calculation examinations with an 80% or better. The dosage calculation exams must be completed by designated deadlines throughout the semester. All dosage exams are taken using an instructor-approved proctoring system.

The lecture portion of the course is divided into 6 units.  Each unit requires the student to take an examination and to complete one or more additional assignments. Examinations for the lecture portion are all taken using an instructor-approved proctoring system. The out of class assignments consist of case studies, drug investigation, graded quizzes, and other application of information learned in the narrated lectures. Graded work includes homework, quizzes, and six unit exams. 

An optional comprehensive makeup examination is offered for students wishing to replace a missed exam score or to replace a low exam score.

Distance Education Courses (asynchronous DE course, no scheduled face to face class sessions)--For details please contact instructor.

Students enrolled in distance education HPRS courses will be testing using ACC’s proctoring system called “DE Proctoring” for their exams. DE Proctoring is a free service provided by ACC.

To test with DE Proctoring, students will need:

• a fast, reliable internet connection
• a PC, Mac, Laptop or Chromebook device with a webcam and microphone
• iPads cannot be used for testing
• Google Chrome web browser - using Safari, Firefox, etc. will cause glitches in Class, resulting in you being removed from the testing session

Students will only need to utilize these specific devices on test days, so please consider borrowing an appropriate device from a friend, neighbor, or family member if you do not use these devices on a daily basis. Students CANNOT use an iPad with DE Proctoring. Contact your instructor immediately if you do not have access to one of the above listed devices for test days.

• SPECIFIC TO HPRS 2300 DOSAGE CALCULATION EXAMS:

  In addition to the items above, students will be able to use a simple, four function (+, -, x, /) calculator on the dosage exams. Students cannot use a scientific calculator that utilizes equations nor their cell phone as a calculator.

  RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS:

  The following website is a comprehensive source of information for students who need academic, personal, or technological support.

  Please click on this link for assistance: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support

TEXTS AND MATERIALS

REQUIRED

The textbook is an ebook version of "Pharmacology: An Introduction" by Henry Hitner-ACC special edition. This textbook is specific to Austin Community College. This custom text also includes chapters on Basic Math and a Calculations section which will help prepare you for the Dosage Calculation Exams. 

Hard copies are also available. 

Other

High speed, broad band internet access is strongly recommended. This is available to students at ACC campuses. See addendum regarding wifi availability and hotspots.

Ability to access Blackboard at: https://acconline.austincc.edu/webapps/portal/framset.jsp.

Students will also be required to have Internet access for retrieving grades, announcements, and important information on Blackboard.  Students may also be required to relevant research topics via the internet. 

Students will complete exams and other assignments throughout the semester. 

Your class schedule will contain detailed and updated information about lectures and textbook chapters.  For all chapters listed, refer to the required Hitner textbook.

Orientation, syllabus, abbreviations, equivalents, Introduction to Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical terms, Drug Nomenclature, System of Measurement, Interpreting orders

      Text:    Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Introduction to Pharmacology

                                 *******Take Math Pre-test on BB*****(not a grade)

Legislation and Marketing, Dosage and Time Response curve

        Text: Chapters 1-3

Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Legislation and Marketing

Listen to Narrated PPT Dosage Calculations Part 1

Dosage:           Calculations:  In Lecture Notes “Dosage Calculations section”

Practice:          Department Dosage workbook – Dosage Progression worksheet

Listen to Narrated PPT Dosage Calculations Part 2

Dosage:           Calculations:  In Lecture Notes “Dosage Calculations section”

Practice:          Department Dosage workbook – Dosage Progression worksheet

 Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Drug Forms and Routes of Administration                                                                       

       Text: Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmaceutical Terms

         Text: Chapters 1-3, Lecture Notes Unit 1

         Listen to Narrated PPT U1 Pharmacokinetics

Extra Credit, and DB due- Submit on Blackboard

EXAM #1 (No make ups or exceptions)

Homework#1 due 

Listen to Narrated PPT U2 Autonomic Nervous System/ANS 1

       Text: Chapters 5-7; Lecture Notes Unit 2

Listen to Narrated PPTs U2 ANS Part 2 and Somatic  Nervous System

     Text: Chapters 8,9, Lecture Notes Unit 2

Narrated PPT U2 Respiratory and Allergy Drugs

      Text: Chapters 31-32, Lecture Notes Unit 2

DB, EC, and Case Study Due- No late work accepted

 EXAM #2 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U3 Antibiotics-Part 1

     Text: Chapters 41-44; Lecture Notes Unit 3

 Narrated PPT U3 Antibiotics (continued)-Part 2

      Text: Chapters 41-44, Lecture Notes Unit 3

Narrated PPT U3 Anti-neoplastics

     Text: Chapters 45-46; Lecture Notes Unit 3

Unit 3 Folder-read powerpoint notes on Fosamax®

DB, EC, and Case Study Due

EXAM #3 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U4  Cardiovascular Part 1 Overview and CHF

      Text: Chapters 21-22; Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Cardiovascular Diseases Part 2

       Text: Chapter 24-25, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Hypertension and Drug Therapy- Kidney Anatomy

        Text: Chapter 25-26, Lecture Notes Unit 4

 Listen to Podcast on Tekturna®

Narrated PPT U4 Antiarrhythmics and Blood Drug Therapy, Anemia

     Text: Chapter 23, 27, 30, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Anti-hyperlipidemia Drug Therapy

       Text: Chapter 29, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Narrated PPT U4 Review Cardiovascular System Medications/Case Study

        Text: Chapter 29, Lecture Notes Unit 4

Quiz, EC, and Case Study Due

EXAM #4 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U5 Intro to CNS (Depression/Bipolar Disorder)

     Text: Chapters 11, 14; Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Anti-psychotics/Parkinson’s Disease Drug Therapy

     Text: Chapters 13, 17, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Sedative-hypnotics, Anti-Anxiety Drug Therapy

        Text: Chapters 12, 13, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Epilepsy and AEDs

      Text: Chapters 16, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Narrated PPT U5 Pain, Inflammation, Gout and Drug Therapy

     Text: Chapter 18-20, Lecture Notes Unit 5

Vocaroo Assignment, Quiz, and EC Due

EXAM #5 (No make ups or exceptions)

Narrated PPT U6 Diabetes and Drug Therapy-Part 1

        Text: Chapter 39, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Diabetes – Part 2

         Text: Chapter 39, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Intro. to Endocrine System; Steroid Drug Therapy and Fosamax®

      Text: Chapters 35, 36, 40, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Thyroid Disease

       Text: Chapter 38, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 Sex Hormones Drug Therapy

          Text: Chapter 37, Lecture Notes Unit 6

Narrated PPT U6 GI tract Meds and Peptic Ulcer Disease Therapy

Text: Chapter 33-34, Lecture Notes Unit 6

DB, Quiz, and EC due

EXAM #6 (No make-ups or exceptions)

4 dosage calculation exams throughout the semester, 2/4 with 80% or better meets passing requirement

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define the basic terminology associated with Pharmacology.
2. Define the legislative laws regulating Pharmacology.
3. Interpret the use of common pharmacological equivalents and abbreviations.
4. Compute basic and advanced dosage calculation problems.
5. Describe normal physiological conditions within the body.
6. Describe the pathophysiology of certain disease processes.
7. Define and explore the mechanism of action of major classifications of drugs and drug examples.
8. State the uses of major drug classifications and drug examples in treating certain disease processes.
9. State the side effects associated with each major classification of drugs and drug examples.
10. Define appropriate patient teaching in regards to specific drug therapy classifications. 
11. Apply the drug therapy information used to treat certain disease processes