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Angelina College
Health Careers Division
PHRA 1441: Drug Therapy & Treatment
Tentative General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description: : Hybrid course for a total of 64 hours. (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary
pre-requisite courses, credit hours) PHRA 1441 (four hours credit) Study of therapeutic agents, their
classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease.
Learning Outcome: Categorize the major therapeutic classifications of drugs, differentiate the generic and
trade names of drugs, describe the therapeutic use of drugs, and recognize appropriate dosing intervals for
drugs, in consideration of side effects, toxicity, incompatibility and interactions Co-requisites: PHRA 1345,
1349, 1102, and 2366. Prerequisites: PHRA 1313, 1305, 1301, 1266, 1309 and BIOL 1408.
B. Intended Audience: First-Year Students already enrolled in the Pharmacy Technology Program
C. Instructor: Elaine Young Office Location: HC II Room 222E Office phone: 936-633-5433
Office email: eyoung@angelina.edu
Office hours: Thursday 12:00-2:00pm or Friday 8:00-12:00 noon
Students may e-mail questions to the instructor at any time. The instructor will attempt to reply to all e-mail
within 24 hours during the weekdays or by Monday afternoon for weekend e-mail. Fridays are available for
one-on-one meetings with the instructor if desired from 8:00am-12:00 noon or for questions about the
lecture & activities for the hybrid course.
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives – (Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative)
1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information.
2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral, and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical
decision making.
6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.
B. Course Objectives for all sections –
1. Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine,
reproductive, integumentary, respiratory, and reproductive systems and medications for infections.
2. Identify important drug interactions that should be reported to the pharmacist.
3. Learn common strengths, dosage forms, and directions for use of all drugs covered in this course.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and use of blood glucose and blood pressuring monitoring devices.
C. Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –
Unit I
Chapter 1-Evolution of Medicinal Drugs, as stated on page 3 of textbook
Chapter 2-Basic Concepts of Pharmacology, as stated on page 23 of textbook
Chapter 3-Dispensing Medications, as stated on page 39 of textbook
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Unit II
Chapter 4-Antibiotics as stated on page 67 of textbook
Chapter 5-Therapy for Fungal and Viral Infections, as stated on page 99 of textbook
Chapter 6-Anesthetics and Narcotics, as stated on page 125 of textbook
Chapter 7-Psychiatric and Related Drugs, as stated on page 163 of textbook
Chapter 8-Drugs for CNS disorders, as stated on page 195 of textbook
Chapter 9-Respiratory Drugs, as stated on page 221 of textbook
Unit III
Chapter 10-Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases, as stated on page 267 of textbook
Chapter 11-Renal System Drugs, as stated on page 309 of textbook
Chapter 12-Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases, as stated on page 333 of textbook
Chapter 13-Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain, as stated on page 387 of textbook
Chapter 14-Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment, as stated on page 413 of textbook
Chapter 15-Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications, as stated on page 467 of textbook
Unit IV
Chapter 16-Recombinant Drugs and Chemotherapy, as stated on page 511 of textbook
Chapter 17-Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics, as
stated on page 549 of textbook
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives-Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative)
1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information.
2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral, and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical
decision making.
6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the
ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.
B. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –
SCANS Skills
Assessments
Foundation Skills
Required Reading
Written Assignments
Decision making & Problem Solving
Mathematical Calculations
Demonstrated Competency in Lab
Workplace Competencies
Acquires and Evaluates Information
Organizes and Maintains Information
Applies technology
Participates as a Team Member
Demonstrated Competency in Clinical
C. Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –
Non-applicable
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IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
Discussion, demonstration, return demonstration/performance, video.
Additional methods designed for remediation or enrichment may be individually tailored as needed.
B. Methodologies determined by the instructor-same as above
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment –
Pharmacology for Technicians, 4th Edition, Ballington, Don A., Laughlin, Mary & Workbook &
Pocket Guide for Technicians, EMC Paradigm 2010
Study Partner CD-flashcards, matching activities, quizzes in practice or reported modes-must be e-mailed after
completion of each chapter to eyoung@angelina.edu
Computer lab to complete assignments.
Pocket folder for assignments (Dispensing Medications, Quiz Modes)
B. Assignments –
Computer Assisted Instruction CAI) and Blackboard Resources: This is a blackboard hybrid course.
Students will be expected to log on to blackboard for Unit II and Unit III for assignments.
Week 1 & 2
Week 3-8
Week 9-13
Week 14-15
Unit I-chapters 1, 2, 3
Workbook-chapters 1, 2, 3
Quiz Modes, 1, 2, 3
Unit I Exam-Chapter 1,2,3 Workbook Unit I due day of exam
Unit II-chapters 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9
Workbook-chapters 4-9
Quiz Modes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Chapter Review-blackboard 5-9
Quizzes-over blackboard review 5-9
Dispensing Medications 5-9
Unit II Exam-Chapters 4-9 Workbook Unit II due day of exam
Unit III-chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Workbook-chapters 10-15
Quiz Modes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Chapter Review-blackboard 10-15
Quizzes blackboard review 10-15
Dispensing Medications 5-9
Unit III Exam-Chapter 10-15 Workbook Unit III due day of exam
Unit IV-chapters 16, 17
Workbook-chapters 16,17
Quiz Modes 16, 17
Unit IV Exam-chapters 16 and 17 Workbook Unit IV due day of exam
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina
College Bulletin and Pharmacy Tech Program Handbook.)
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you
should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must selfidentify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
Angelina College admits students without regard for race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, or
disability. Inquiries concerning sex equity, disability or age should be directed to Dr. Patricia McKenzie at
(936) 633-5201, Angelina College Administration building, Room A105.
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Attendance – See Pharmacy Tech Student Handbook 2013-2014 (Attendance Information and Policies).
Students considering withdrawing from the program should speak with the Program Coordinator for
withdrawal and re-entry information.
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –
VI.
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Required Content/ Topics –
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology
Ch. 1 Evolution of Medicinal Drugs
a. History of Medicinal Drugs
b. Contemporary Pharmacology Practice
c. Drug Regulation
d. FDA Food Health Claims
Ch. 2 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
a. Drug Actions
b. Drug Effects
Ch. 3 Dispensing Medications
a. The Prescription
b. Correct Drug Administration “Rights”
c. Dosage Forms & Routes of Administration
d. Factors that Influence Drug Action
e. Teaching Patients Medication Management
f. Medication Safety
Unit II: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products I
Ch. 4 Antibiotics
a. Fighting Bacterial Infections
b. Major Classes of Antibiotic Drugs
c. Other Antibiotics
d. Storage of Liquid Antibiotics
e. Ophtalmic Antibiotics
f. Treating Complications of Infections
Ch. 5 Therapy for Fungal & Viral Infections
a. Fungi & Fungal Diseases
b. Viruses & Viral Infections
c. HIV-AIDS and Antiretrovial Agents
Ch. 6 Anesthetics, Analgesics, & Narcotics
a. The Nervous System
b. Anesthesia
c. Pain Management
d. Migraine Headaches
Ch. 7 Psychiatric & Related Drugs
a. Depression & Mood Disorders
b. Psychosis
c. Anxiety
d. Sleep & Sleep Disorders
e. Alcoholism
Ch. 8 Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders
a. Epilepsy
b. Parkinson Disease
c. Other CNS Disorders
Ch. 9 Respiratory Drugs
a. Asthma
b. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
c. Other Lung Diseases
d. Cough. Cold, and Allergy
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e. Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy
UNIT III: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products II
Ch. 10 Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases
a. The Gastrointestinal System
b. Gastrointestinal Diseases
c. Diarrhea
d. Constipation & Related GI Diseases
e. Nausea & Vomiting
f. Obesity
g. Parasites & Protozoa
h. Hepatitis
Ch. 11 Renal System Drugs
a. Function of the Renal System
b. Drugs for Urinary Tract Diseases & Disorders
c. Diuretics
Ch. 12 Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases
a. The Heart & Causative Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
b. Angina
c. Arrhythmia
d. Congestive Heart Failure
e. Hypertension
f. Myocardial Infarction
g. Blood Clots
h. Stroke
i. High Cholesterol & Related Diseases
Ch.13 Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain
a. Muscles & Joints
b. Muscle Relaxants
c. Inflammation & Swelling
d. Arthritis & Related Disorders
Ch. 14 Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment
a. The Endocrine System
b. Thyroid Disorders
c. Male Hormones & Impotence
d. Female Hormones
e. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
f. Drug Therapy for Bone Disease
g. Adrenal Gland Disorders & Corticosteroid Therapy
h. Diabetes
i. Growth Disorders
Ch. 15 Topical, Ophthalmic, & Otic Medications
a. Skin Ailments & Their Treatment
b. Eye Conditions & Ophthalmic Medications
c. Ear Conditions & Otic Medications
Unit IV: Chemotherapy & Miscellaneous Pharmaceutical Products
Ch. 16 Recombinant Drugs & Chemotherapy
a. Recombinant DNA
b. Immune System
c. Cancer
Ch. 17 Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics
a. Vitamins, Fluid Levels, and Electrolytes
b. Enteral Nutrition
c. Parenteral Nutrition
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d.
e.
f.
g.
Alternative Supplements
Poisons and Antidotes
Emergency Procedures
Bioterrorism
B. Additional Content -none
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria
Unit 1 Exam
Unit II Exam
Unit III Exam
Unit IV Exam
Unit I Workbook Activities/Labs
Unit II Workbook Activities/Labs
Unit III Workbook Activities/Labs
Unit IV Workbook Activities/Labs
Reported Quiz Modes-email eyoung@angelina.edu
Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Group work *
Dispensing Medications
Final
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100 pts
100 pts
100 pts
100 pts
60 pts
60 pts
60 pts
60 pts
100 pts
80 pts
80 pts
100 pts
Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Group Work cannot be made up (excused or unexcused)
Quiz Modes-choose 10 out of 17 quiz modes to turn in for grade. Quiz modes are due one week after lecture.
B. Determination of Grade
900-1000 = A
600-699 = D
800-899 = B
0-599 = F
700-799 = C
VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in
advance as to the changes being made.
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