TCC, WEST CAMPUS
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SYLLABUS
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COURSE:
VT 2333
Veterinary Pharmacology
CALL #:
21428
MEETS:
Tuesday
2:00pm – 4:50 pm
ROOM:
VTC
INSTRUCTOR:
Jan Barnett, DVM
jan.barnett@tulsacc.edu
Room VT 100D
DIVISION OFFICE: Bryan Coppedge, PhD
Room S 160
Associate Dean, Science/Math Division
Veterinary Technology Program
595-8213
284-9719 (c)
595-8193
TCC West Campus
595-8212
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PREREQUISITE(S):
All previous VT courses with a grade of “C” or better.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic principles of drug therapy in the veterinary practice are studied. Coverage of the major classes of
drugs, drug interactions, delivery routes, dosage calculation, dispensary protocols and inventory control.
Lecture 3 hrs., no Lab
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: NONE
TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL:
McCurnin
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8th
Wanamaker, Pettes Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician, 5th ed.
Suggested Resources:
Bill
Hayden-Davis
Plumb
Rice
Goodman, Gillman
Riviere, Papich
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 2nd ed.
Fundamental Mathematics for Health Careers, 4th ed
Veterinary Drug Handbook, (latest)
PDR: Physicians Drug Reference (not recommended for purchase)
Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, 3rd ed
The Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics, 6th ed.
Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 9th ed.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT:
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the
skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives.
General Education Goals relevant to Pharmacology include attention to detail, critical thinking, effective
communication, and computer proficiency.
CAI (COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION):
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student will understand, properly calculate, prepare, administer and dispose of pharmaceutical agents
for various animal species.
The student will understand, properly monitor and record normal and abnormal reactions to therapeutic
agents for various animal species.
AVMA ESSENTIAL and RECOMMENDED TASKS:
Required tasks are denoted by an asterisk (*)
PHARMACY and PHARMACOLOGY
Administration
Skill: Safely and effectively administer prescribed drugs to patients.
Tasks:
 Prepare medications; label and package dispensed drugs correctly*
 Read and follow veterinarian’s pharmacy orders*
 Recognize groups of drugs, their mechanisms, and clinically relevant side effects*
 Recognize the safe and effective manner in which vaccines must be administered; recognize and
explain common side effects*
 Accurately perform appropriate calculations; use weights and measures correctly*
 Safely and effectively administer drugs by common parenteral and enteral routes; be able to explain
appropriate routes and methods*
 Monitor therapeutic responses*
 Demonstrate the ability to accurately record medical information*
 Demonstrate understanding of regulations governing maintenance of controlled substances log book*
 Demonstrate compliance with all federal regulatory guidelines for drug purchase, storage,
administration, withdrawal, dispensing, disposal, and inventory control (e.g., biologics and therapeutic
agents, pesticides, and hazardous wastes)*
Decision-making abilities: Given the characteristics of the patient, the instructions of the veterinarian and
the medication to be used, the veterinary technician will calculate the correct amount of medication in the
prescribed form and administer it by the prescribed route to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize
the potential for adverse effects. The veterinary technician shall also be able to differentiate between
abnormal and normal responses to medication.
Dispensing
Skill: Accurately dispense and explain prescribed drugs to clients.
Tasks:
 Given a drug order, properly prepare medications for dispensing, including performing accurate
calculations*
 Demonstrate compliance with regulations governing prescription drugs versus over-the-counter drugs*
 Demonstrate understanding of regulations governing maintenance of controlled substances log book*
 Demonstrate compliance with all federal regulatory guidelines for drug purchase, storage,
administration, withdrawal, dispensing, disposal, and inventory control (e.g., biologics and therapeutic
agents, pesticides, and hazardous wastes)*
 Relay drug information to clients (e.g., handling, storage, administration, side-effects, drug interactions,
safety, reasons for use of drug) *
Decision-making abilities: Given the characteristics of the patient, the instructions of the veterinarian and
the medication to be used, the veterinary technician will (1) calculate and dispense the correct form and
dose of medication and (2) communicate necessary client information in order to maximize safety,
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compliance with prescribed therapy and successful treatment of the patient. The veterinary technician
should also be proficient at performing inventory control procedures.
Communication
Skill: Communicate in a professional manner in all formats – written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic.
Tasks:
 Recognize the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship*
 Develop and provide client education in a clear and accurate manner at a level the client understands
(i.e., oral and written form, including educational handouts) *
Decision-making abilities: Taking into account the patient, client, staff and circumstances, the veterinary
technician will effectively and accurately acquire and convey information utilizing an appropriate
communication mode.
Laws and Ethics
Skill: Follow and uphold applicable laws and the veterinary technology profession’s ethical codes to
provide high quality care to patients.
Tasks:
 Understand and observe legal boundaries of veterinary health care team members*
 Interact professionally with clients and fellow staff members*
 Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care*
 Respect and protect the confidentiality of client and patient information*
Decision-making abilities: Given knowledge of legal limitations and applicable ethical standards, the
veterinary technician will carry out her/his duties within appropriate legal boundaries and maintain high
ethical standards to provide high quality service to clients, patients, employers and the veterinary
profession.
TEACHING METHODS: Course material will be presented by lecture, BB (blackboard), group
discussion/projects and reading assignments. It is very important you keep up weekly. The course will
follow the text in a system by system approach. It will cover the broad groups and classifications of
pharmaceuticals, then progress to specific pharmacologic agents. Student discussion is encouraged and is
required.
A solid foundation in functional physiology is essential to understand the principles and effects of
pharmacologic agents. Students are strongly urged to review the physiology of each organ system during
each module. Emphasis is on the major species -large and small animals.
Field trips: Transportation to and from field trips and any off-site locations are the student's responsibility.
EVALUATIONS AND GRADING: Late assignments / make-ups policies – Late assignments are graded
at 1/2 off earned grade (maximum possible 50%) if submitted within 1 week of due date. Late assignments
past 1 week receive a zero (0) grade. Exception: prior approval of instructor. Make up exams by approval
of Instructor and taken within 1 week, at the ACS testing office. Makeup exams may be of various formats
and Instructor reserves the right to give an “all essay” as makeup.
There are 600 points earned through periodic exams, quizzes, and group discussion/projects. Additionally,
there is a 200-point comprehensive final--you are permitted one 3x5 index card, front/back for the final,
which is turned in with the exam. Examinations, quizzes, BB assignments and group discussion/projects
will include material presented during lecture and assigned reading/study. Material presented by guest
speakers will also be covered on examinations. Research Assignment will constitute 100 points.
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BlackBoard assignments and Pop Quizzes will total up to 200 points. There are several homework and
group participation assignments throughout the semester.
Exams
Rsch Assign
BB/Quiz
Final Exam
Total
600
100
200
200
1,100
90 % +
89 – 80%
79 – 70%
69 – 60%
< 60%
A
B
C
D
F
ATTENDANCE POLICIES Attendance will be taken at every class. Anticipated absences must be
arranged with the instructor and/or Program Coordinator.
Regular class attendance is important not only from the standpoint of learning, but is a must to be
successful in this course. Students are held responsible for all materials covered during their absence and
any changes made in the agenda.
An Excessive Absence notice will be issued after a student accumulates the equivalent of 4 missed class
periods OR is not maintaining a “C” average for the class. The Excessive Absence notice will
automatically notify the Financial Aid office and Veterans Services, if applicable. The student may also be
subject to Administrative Withdrawal (AW) for non-attendance.
WITHDRAWAL, AUDIT, AND INCOMPLETE POLICY
To withdraw from the class, the student should initiate an official withdrawal through the counseling office;
non-attendance DOES NOT constitute official withdrawal. Failure to withdraw may result in the student
receiving a regular grade of “F” at the end of the semester.
To request a change to Audit (AU) or Incomplete (I), the student must be maintaining a passing grade. The
student must initiate the change with the instructor and sign the audit or incomplete agreement. If the
Incomplete is due to a circumstance that prevents the student from being able to sign the form him/herself,
the instructor may make other arrangements.
The last date to withdraw or change to audit –consult College Catalog &/or online.
READING & WRITING TUTORING SERVICES
The Technology Learning Center’s Reading & Writing Services helps student’s build analytic reading,
solid research and effective writing skills. Additionally, Reading & Writing Services can supplement
classroom instruction with information on MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual styles, Internet research
strategies, source evaluation and documentation methods, and essay writing techniques. Hours: consult
TLC for hours of operation and to make an appointment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
When severe winter weather hits, you may assume that TCC will be open for classes unless it is announced
otherwise on television, radio stations,on the TCC web site and via TCC ALERT. TCC does not
automatically close if Tulsa Public Schools close. If your instructor decides individually to cancel class
because of inclement weather or other unexpected reasons, your instructor will contact you. It is important
that TCC and your instructor have current contact information so you can be notified if necessary. Notify
the TCC Registrar’s office and your instructor if your contact information changes during the semester.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another
writer are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the work
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of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and
expression that are then presented as your own.
At the instructor’s discretion, a student guilty of deliberate plagiarism may receive a zero for the
assignment and an “F” in the course.
Accidental plagiarism is the handling of quotations and paraphrases without a deliberate attempt to deceive;
it includes failing to mark the beginning of paraphrases, failing to get away from the language of the
original text when paraphrasing, failing to mark quotations with properly placed quotation marks, and
failing to properly identify the source of a quotation or paraphrase. At the instructor’s discretion, a student
whose paper contains accidental plagiarism may have the opportunity to rewrite the paper with a reduction
in grade.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent
misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain undeserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for
another. Academic misconduct is behavior that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating
specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means. Academic dishonesty or
misconduct cases are governed by the Campus Student Rights and Responsibilities Code (see Student
Conduct Handbook).
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC
computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and
community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use
Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may
be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
All classroom and lab areas are to be cleaned and organized before leaving class. Cell phones are to be
turned off during lab and lecture unless special arrangements are made.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student
Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive
learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request
accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115
(Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order
2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any
tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of
Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or
owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa
Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations
conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring
compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through
issuance of campus or state citations
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LECTURE SCHEDULE
WEEK
1
DATE
1/13/15
TOPIC
Introduce Syllabus
Pharmacology References and their use
READING
Demo: Lifelearn CD ROM (Client
Handouts, Pharmacy skills); Evolve®
Intro to Pharmacology
Regulations and Record Keeping
Controlled Substances
WP: Chap 1, Apdx D
Mc: Ch 23
ACT Video: Pharmacy Skills Part 1
Inventory
WP: Ch 19
HO: Calculations #1
Principles of Pharmacology and Pharmocokinetics:
therapeutic range, dosage regimen and routes; drug
distribution, biotransformation, and elimination
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WP: Chap 1, 2
Dosage Calculations: Common fractions, decimal
fractions, exponents & scientific notation, metric
measure, percents & percent calculations
WP: Chap,3
Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration: routes,
preparing prescriptions, dispensing, storing and
handling drugs, drug compounding
WP: Chap 2
Mc: Ch 23
S: pertaining chapters
DVD: ACT Pharmacy Skills Part 2,3
(dosages/calculations)
Pharmacy Labeling
WP: Chap 1, 2, Apdx F
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3
4
1/27/15
2/3/15
Antiparasitics: principles
Endoparasites: nematodes, cestodes, heartworm,
protozoa
Ectoparasites: Chlorinated hydrocarbons,
organophosphates/carbamates, pyrethrins/pyrethroids,
amitraz, imidacloprid, fipronil, insect growth regulators,
insect repellants
EXAM # 1 (week 1-3)
Anti-infectives: types, goals of therapy, resistant
microorganisms,concern with residues, mechanisms of
microbial action,specific drugs (antibiotics, antifungal,
antiviral, immune modifiers, interferon)
WP: Chap 13
Mc: Ch 23
Individual Activity- Charts of Agents and
Charts for each Species/parasite
-- Due Feb 8 Friday NLT 1600hr
WP: Chap 12
Mc: Ch 23
Classes of Antimicrobials: penicillin, cephalosporins,
bacitracins,aminoglycosides, quinolones, tetracyclines,
sulfonamides & potentiated sulfonamides, macrolids
(lincomycin)
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2/1015
Sanitation & Disinfectants
(from VETT 2224 Microbiology)
Micro text and Dr. B HO’s
Renal Drugs: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, Vasodilators
** Acute and Chronic renal failure
** Hosp 2 info also !! **
WP: Ch 6
Mc: Ch 23
Urinary tract Pharmaceuticals: diuretics, pH modifiers,
Stimulants; Urolithiasis
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2/17/15
Mc: p466-67, 469, 471, 495, 818-820,
980-82, 992-94
** Hosp 2 info also !! **
WP: Chap 7
Mc: Ch 23
Cardiovascular Drugs: normal cardiac function,
antiarrhythmics, inotropes, vasodilators, diuretics
Blood modifiers, Anticoagulants
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WP: Ch 16 (325-333)
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2/24/15
EXAM # 2 (weeks 4-6)
GI Drugs: function/control of GI tract, emetic &
antiemetic, antidiarrheal, antacids & anti-ulcer,
stimulant/laxative/enema/lubricants/stool softeners,
digestive aids, oral/dentrifice, ruminatorics & antibloat
medications
WP: Chap 8
Mc: Ch 23
3/3/15
** Review from Hosp 2 **
WP: Chap 9
Mc: Ch 23
Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: negative
feedback, thyroid, endocrine pancreatic drugs
(diabetes), estrus modifiers, growth promoters,
anabolic steroids
Fluid Therapy
Blood Transfusion, Isoerythrolysis
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3/10/15
10
3/17/15
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3/24/15
SPRING BREAK
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3/31/15
EXAM # 3 (Weeks 7-11)
Ophthalmic and Otic Pharmaceuticals
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4/07/15
Respiratory Drugs: antitussive, mucolytics, expectorants WP: Chap 5
decongestants, bronchodilators
Mc: Ch 23
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4/14/15
Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: anesthetics,
tranquilizers, analgesics, anticonvulsants, controlled
drugs, antitussives, behavior modification, CNS
stimulants, euthanasia
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WP: Ch 15
Mc: p 793-6; HO
Dermatologic Pharmaceuticals: antiseborrheics,
humectants, antipruritics, antiseptics, wound healing,
anti-infectives, supplements, caustics
WP: Chap 11
Mc: Ch 23
WP: Chap 10
Mc: Ch 23
WP: Chap 4; Ch 18 p 380-end
Mc: Ch 23
** classroom focus on therapy vs anesth;
however, I will test on all !! ****
WP: Chap 14
Mc: Ch 23
EXAM # 4 (weeks 12-14)
Pain and Anti-inflammatories: inflammation pathway,
antiprostaglandins, NSAIDS, corticosteroids,
glucocorticoids, disease caused by glucocorticoids
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4/28/15
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
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5/05/15
Antineoplastic (antineoplastic, immunosuppressant)
Immunologic and Vaccines
WP: Ch 16, Ch 17
Mc: Ch 23
Toxicology; Miscellaneous Antidotes
WP: Ch 18
Mc: Ch 27
Alternative and Nutraceuticals
WP: Chap 18
Mc: Ch 23
WP: Wannamaker, Pettes, Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician, 5th
Mc: McCurnin, Textbook for Veterinary Technology
S: Stumpf, Mathematics for Veterinary Medical
Technicians, 3rd ed
HO = handouts/homework via BlackBoard and other
Note: there are several calculation assignments
distributed throughout the semester, due: TBA
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