10091109Pharmacology 1 - Animals
Course Information
Description
Introduction to drugs and other substances used in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes drug usage, client education, measurement, administration, and safe storage of antiparasitics, antiinflammatories, antibiotics and nervous system drugs.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Classify drugsAssessment StrategiesTests, exams and quizzesParticipate in classCriteriaClassify drugs into major groupsOrganize drugs by body system affectedAnalyze drugs by mode of actionDifferentiate between drug chemical, generic and trade names
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Fill drug prescriptionsAssessment StrategiesParticipate in class and discussions regularlyTests, exams and quizzesCriteriaRecord prescription orders in a medical recordInterpret written prescription ordersIdentify drug prescribedPlace correct amount of drug in prescription vial or syringeRecord all legally required information on a prescription labelExplain proper drug administration to ownerInform owner of potential drug side effects if any
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Use weights and measuresAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaConvert units of weight, volume and length in the metric systemConvert units of volume in the household systemConvert units between the metric, household and apothecary systems
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Calculate drug dosagesAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaUse correct weight measureRead drug concentration from drug labelApply appropriate formula for the dose calculationUse appropriate conversion factors to convert the dose to a measurable form
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Handle biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastesAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaComplete OSHA hazardous chemical data sheetsStore biologics, therapeutics and pesticidesSafely handle biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastesDispose of biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastesApply appropriate OSHA required labels to chemicals commonly used in veterinary clinics
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Handle controlled substancesAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaCategorize controlled substances according to potential for abuseRecognize a controlled substanceProperly store controlled substancesComplete controlled substance logsRecognize that prescription requirements for controlled substances vary by categoryOrder controlled substances
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Prepare medications and reconstitute vaccinesAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaConvert percent concentration to mg/mlConvert mg/ml to percent concentrationFill container with correct amount of medicationFill syringe using aseptic techniqueMix dry and liquid portions of vaccine using correct techniqueMaintain sterility when preparing medications and vaccines
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Differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medicationAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaAnalyze Veterinary Drug Handbook for response to medicationAssess animals for normal and abnormal responses to medicationAnalyze drug inserts for information on potential side effects
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Explain appropriate routes and methods of drug and vaccine administrationAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate in class regularlyCriteriaInterpret drug administration route abbreviationsExplain appropriate administration methods to ownerInterpret drug regimenPredict potential problems with major routes of administration
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Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugsAssessment StrategiesLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsParticipate attending class regularly and arriving on timeCriteriaInterpret drug labels to determine if medication can be dispensed over-the-counter or needs a prescriptionObtain prescription order from veterinarian prior to dispensing prescription medication
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Differentiate between label and extra-label drug useAssessment StrategiesParticipate in class regularlyLecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheetsCriteriaInterpret drug manufacturer's labelInterpret drug use indications and insertEvaluate criteria determining extra-label useRecognize drug compounding