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Course Number/ Title: PHAR 112 (Sec 01)
Catalog/Bulletin #: CRN 20506 (Sec 01)
Semester/ Year: Spring 2016 (201620)
Schedule:
Day(s) T (Sec 01)
Place GH 100
Time 4:00-4:50 pm
Course Coordinator: Dr. Shirlette G. Milton, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Course Instructors:
Name
Dr. Shirlette G. Milton
Office Location
GH 209
Contacts
713-313-7551
Milton_sg@tsu.edu
Office Hours
MT W 12:00-2*
Department Assistance
GH 124
713-313-7565
N/A
713-313-7565
By appointment
Fadia Boughaba
GH 124
Graduate Assistant
(Department Office)
*Other times available by appointment
fadiarhaouti@msn.com
Catalog/Bulletin Course Description (Purpose & Goals of course)
PHAR 112 Pharmacy Orientation (1 CR)
Survey of the pharmacy profession with emphasis on history, ethics, careers, and professional
organizations.
One hour of lecture per week.
Course Objectives: 5-6 general, overall objectives of the course.
1. Provide students with an introduction to the profession of pharmacy
2. Provide students with an overview of TSU and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
3. Provide students with an overview of pharmacy careers
4. Familiarize students with current pharmacy practice trends
5. Assist in student professional development and life-long learning
6. Familiarize students with pre-professional and professional requirements
7. Introduce the Top 300 Most Prescribed drugs
Prerequisites:
This is an elective course in the pharmacy curriculum –No prerequisites
Required Text(s):
(1) Robert J. Terry University Library e-resource: APhA Complete Review for the Foreign Pharmacy
Graduate Equivalency Examination, 2010 available on STAT!Ref
(2) TOP 300 Drug Cards, Sigler and Flanders (30th edition) List provided, Specific information may
be obtained from Sigler and Flanders Drug Cards or website www.rxlist.com
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Recommended Reference: (including other suggested course materials)
Pharmacy: An Introduction to the Profession by L. Michael Posey APhA Publication, 2009.
Grading Criteria: There will be three 1-hour examinations at 100 points per exam. A bonus group
presentation (10 points) will be included; bonus quizzes and assignments may also be given.
Arrangements will be made so that SCANTRONS will be distributed by the instructor at the time of the
examination
Students are allowed 2 WEEKS following the date of an exam to contact Dr. Milton regarding
examination discrepancies. No further consideration will be given after this time.
Any form of CHEATING on examinations will be dealt with severely as prescribed by COPHS and
University policies.
The final X will or
will not be cumulative and will count 200 points.
Three (3) exams at 100 pts
Final at 200pts
=300pts
60%
=200
40%
________________________________
500pts
100%**Bonus assignments/quizzes may be included)
Grading Scale: The COPHS grading scale will be used.
Percentage Score
Letter Grade
96.17-100.00
A+
89.50-96.16
A
86.17-89.49
A82.83-86.16
B+
79.50-82.82
B
76.17-79.49
B72.83-76.16
C+
69.50-72.82
C (minimum passing grade)
66.17-69.49
C- (must retake course)
62.83-66.16
D+
59.50-62.82
D
56.17-59.49
D00.00-56.16
F
Make-up exam policy: NO MAKE-UP EXAMS ARE SCHEDULED. A student with a valid
DOCUMENTED, emergency situation should, therefore, PERSONALLY contact Dr. Milton prior to the
examination, if possible. Otherwise, notice of the emergency MUST be made within 24 hours.
Students should demonstrate appropriate professional conduct as described in the TSU Student Code
of Conduct (see student life policies,TSU web site); TSU Student Handbook ; and the COPHS
Student Academic Handbook, approved fall, 1009. These conducts include, but are not limited to,
mandatory class attendance, prompt classroom arrival, no cheating, plagiarism, or other unprofessional
conduct (such as cell phones or text messaging). No electronic devices (including cell phones,
computers, PDAs or programmable calculators) are allowed during examinations.
Will examinations be returned to student?
X yes;
no
-NOTE: Hourly exams will be returned but not the final examination. The final examination is available
for review with the course coordinator.
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Students: Self assessment of your performance in COPHS classes is critical to maintaining good
academic standing in the college. The following helpful hints are to assist you with your self assessment:
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Pick up the results of your examinations in a timely manner
Review your examination results with the instructor
Follow on with the instructor to assure that examination grades are corrected when there is
grading error
Compute your pre-final examination course grade based on the results of each examination, quiz
or other assigned work
Meet with the instructor to get answers to your questions during conference hours or by
appointment
Document individual issues of concern with the department chair.
Please make sure that you have performed these student responsibilities. This will help you understand
the status of your academic performance in classes and minimize the types and number of complaints
that you might have after semester grades are awarded.
Course Evaluations will be given at the end of each course. Participation is highly recommended.
These evaluations are used in faculty evaluation and curricular evaluation and improvement.
Tentative course schedule:
Date
Topic
SPRING 2016
Faculty
Assignment
Jan 19
Class Orientation & Group Assignments
Milton
Jan 26
History of Pharmacy
Milton
e-resource, STAT!Ref Ch 2
Feb 2*
Feb 9
Ethics/Professionalism
Milton
e-resource, STAT!Ref Ch 22
Exam #1
Milton
Top 300 (151-185)
Feb 16
Interprofessional Education -Allied Health Sciences I
Milton
University Bulletin/ Handouts
Feb 23
Interprofessional Education –Allied Health Sciences II
Milton
University Bulletin/ Handouts
Mar 1*
Mar 8
Mar 15
Mar 22
Student Pharmacist-Current Issues in Pharmacy
Milton
Exam #2 (Midterm)
Spring Vacation
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum & Opportunities
Milton
Mar 29
PharmD CAPE Educational Outcomes
Milton
AACP website/Handout
Apr/TBA
University Honors Day
N/A
Attendance Encouraged
Apr 5*
Apr 12
Pharmacy Practice Opportunities –Career Guide
Milton
Assigned Reading
Apr 19*
Postgraduate Ed. Opportunities
Milton
Apr 26*
Pharmacy Practice Opportunities –Career Guide
Milton
May 3*
Pharmacy Practice Opportunities – Academia
Milton
Week of
May 9-13
Final Examination – Comprehensive
Milton
Top 300 (186-220)
Handout
Exam #3
Top 300 (221-255)
Assigned Reading
Top 300
(151-255/256-300)
*Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, Apr 19, Apr 26 and May 3 ►Group Presentation Dates (6)
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Lecture Topics may include Guest Lectures
Lecture Topics subject to change according to availability of Guest Lecturers
Course Learning Objectives: (at the successful completion of this course, the student should
know):
1. History and current advancements of TSU and TSU COPHS
2. Pharmacy practice opportunities
3. Current pharmacy practice trends and issues
4. The importance of professionalism and values as they pertain to the profession
5. Academic requirements of the pre-professional and professional programs
6. Top 300 Drugs generic names, trade names, dosage forms, FDA indication & therapeutic class
Course Competencies (upon completion of this course, the student should be able to):
(1) Identify significant events in the history of pharmacy, TSU and TSU COPHS
(2) Discuss pharmacy practice opportunities and career planning strategies
(3) Discuss current pharmacy practice trends and the impact on pharmaceutical education
(4) Pursue life- long learning and professional development through self analysis and professional
involvement in community and professional organizations
(5) Discuss requirements of the pre-professional and professional program
(6) Provide the generic name, trade name, dosage form, FDA indication and therapeutic class for the
Top 300 Drugs
Any other pertinent information:
Attendance
Class roll is taken to document class attendance. The student has the responsibility of
performance of the work of the course, including the taking of examinations at the time
they are administered to the entire class.
UNIVERSITY POLICY ON ATTENDANCE:
All Students are required to be present for all class meetings of any course for which they
are enrolled.
Excused absences: Students are responsible for providing the faculty member reason(s)
for his or her absence with documentation within one week of the absence. The validity of
the absence MAY constitute an excused absence. Note: Students representing the
university in an official capacity must notify Dr. Milton at least 24 hrs prior to the activity. It
is preferred that the student submit an anticipated schedule of activities for the Spring
2011 semester as soon as such schedule becomes available.
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Sanction for non-attendance: Within the first 20 days of class, a student may be
dropped from the course after accumulating absences in excess of 10 percent of the total
hours of instruction (lecture and/or lab). [Note: For a class meeting once a week this is the
equivalent of missing two class meetings from the first class day.]
Tardiness
It is the responsibility of the student to attend classes ON TIME. Students arriving 5
minutes after the scheduled time for class will be marked as tardy. THREE TARDIES will
result in an automatic deduction of 2 points from the total points earned in the class for
each offense.
Dress Code A standard of dress appropriate for college students who aspire to become health
professionals is required. This included the following: Women-NO shorts, leggings, haltertops, midriff tops, see- through tops, low cut attire or mini-skirts (skirts lengths should be
no shorter than the length of arms to fingertips when arms are extended to the sides);
Men-NO shorts, undershirts, baggy pants (pants that hang on the hip), or earrings. Neat
and clean grooming of hair and good personal hygiene should also be observed.
Students inappropriately dressed may be dismissed from the class.
ALL Students
ENROLLED IN
PHARMACY 112
ORIENTATION
DRUGS RANKED 151-300 WILL BE COVERED THIS SEMESTER. (Refer to the Sigler &
Flanders listings for this information).
LEARN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM
DRUG CARDS
►THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
►GENERIC NAME
►THERAPEUTIC CLASS
►BRAND/TRADE NAME(S)
►DOSAGE FORMS
►FDA INDICATIONS
SFI 30th edition
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Top 300 Drugs by Rank (30
RANK
DRUG NAME
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Edition Sigler)
RANK
DRUG NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen
Levothyroxine Sodium
Lisinopril
Simvastatin
Omeprazole
Amlodipine Besylate
40
41
42
43
44
45
Lorazepam
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Rosuvastatin Calcium
7
Metformin Hydrochloride
46
Atenolol
8
9
10
11
Metoprolol Tartrate
Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation)
Furosemide
Atorvastatin Calcium
47
48
49
50
12
Alprazolam
51
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Potassium Chloride (oral)
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Gabapentin
Warfarin Sodium (Crystalline)
Azithromycin Dihydrate
Metoprolol Succinate
Zolpidem Tartrate
Hydrochlorothiazide
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
Prednisone
Meloxicam
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Montelukast Sodium
Carvedilol
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin)
Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Cephalexin Monohydrate
Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol
Xinafoate (Inhalation)
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Escitalopram Oxalate
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Glimepiride
Amoxicillin with Clavulanate Potassium
Ipratropium Bromide with Albuterol Sulfate
Allopurinol
Quetiapine Fumerate
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Ibuprofen
Spironolactone
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Topiramate
Glipizide
28
Oxycodone Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen
67
Morphine Sulfate (extended release)
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
Clonazepam
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
Losartan Potassium
Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide
Pantoprazole Sodium
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Trazodone Hydrochloride
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)
Pravastatin Sodium
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (IR & ER)
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Methylprednisolone
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Lamotrigine
Norgestimate with Ethinyl Estradiol (triphasic)
Naproxen
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide
Fentanyl (transdermal)
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79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
Levofloxacin
Tiotropium Bromide (inhalation)
Ondansetron Hydrochloride
Diazepam
Propranolol Hydrochloride
Lovastatin
Alendronate Sodium
Digoxin
Fenofibrate (nanocrystallized)
Losartan Potassium with Hydrochlorothiazide
Fluconazole
Baclofen
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Triamcinolone Acetonide (topical)
Divalproex Sodium
Celecoxib
Valsartan
Mirtazapine
Nifedipine
Ropinirole Hydrochloride
Risperidone
Temazepam
Oxybutynin Chloride (oral)
Valsartan with Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydromorphone HCl
Estradiol (topical)
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Doxycycline Hyclate
Pregabalin
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Promethazine HCl
Aripiprazole
Benazepril Hydrochloride
Donepezil Hydrochloride
Enalapril Maleate
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
Lansoprazole
Phentermine Hydrochloride
Cefdinir
Sitagliptin Phosphate
Ramipril
Ezetimibe
Acetaminophen with Codeine Phosphate
Insulin Lispro (rDNA Origin)
Vitamin D, Ergocalciferol
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
Diclofenac Sodium (oral)
Tizanidine Hydrochloride
Latanoprost
Benzonatate
Clindamycin Hydrochloride (oral)
Insulin Aspart, (rDNA origin)
Carisoprodol
Nebivolol Hydrochloride
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Gemfibrozil
Famotidine
Folic Acid
Chlorpheniramine with Hydrocodone
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Nitrofurantoin
Oseltamivir Phosphate
Sumatriptan Succinate
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Levetiracetam
Thyroid, dessicated
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine
Estrogens (Conjugated)
Amiodarone
Codeine Phosphate with Guaifenesin
Levonorgestrel with Ethinyl Estradiol
114
Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate
Dihydrate (Inhalation)
153
Nystatin (topical)
154
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride
155
156
196
197
198
Finasteride
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Insulin Detemir
Desvenlafaxine
Tadalafil
115
116
117
157
158
159
Amlodipine Besylate with Benazepril
Hydrochloride
Nitroglycerin (sublingual & injectable)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF
Carbidopa with Levodopa
Memantine Hydrochloride
Metronidazole
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160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
Mupirocin (topical)
Glyburide
Methotrexate Sodium
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (intranasal)
Sucralfate
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
Methocarbamol
Buprenorphine HCl with Naloxone HCl
Acyclovir
Drospirenone with Ethinyl Estradiol (21)
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
Norethindrone with Ethinyl Estradiol (1/35)
Bisoprolol Fumarate with Hydrochlorothiazide
Diphenoxylate HCl with Atropine Sulfate
Clobetasol Propionate (topical)
Theophylline Anhydrous
Penicillin V Potassium
Diclofenac Sodium (topical)
Oxcarbazepine
Tolterodine Tartrate
Hydralazine Hydrochloride
170
Olmesartan Medoxomil
209
Chlorthalidone
171
172
173
Cefuroxime Axetil
Carbamazepine
Lidocaine (Transdermal)
210
211
212
174
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
213
175
176
Phenytoin Sodium (Extended)
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
214
215
Sildenafil Citrate
Ezetimibe with Simvastatin
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
Estrogens (Conjugated) with
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Anastrozole
Timolol Maleate (ophthalmic)
177
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
216
Clotrimazole with Betamethasone Dipropionate
178
Terazosin Hydrochloride
217
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
Torsemide
Niacin (extended-release)
Solifenacin Succinate
Olanzapine
Budesonide (inhalation)
Lithium Carbonate
Methadone Hydrochloride
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin
Hydrochloride
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (ophthalmic)
Ketoconazole
Mesalamine (oral)
Metaxalone
Bumetanide
Doxepin Hydrochloride
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
186
187
Xarelto®
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Olmesartan Medoxomil with
Hydrochlorothiazide
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
Varenicline Tartrate
Eszopiclone
Fluticasone Propionate (inhalation)
Doxazosin Mesylate
Sotalol hydrochloride
Guanfacine Hydrochloride
Nystatin (oral)
Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous
Fumarate
225
226
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters
Dexlansoprazole
227
Dutasteride
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
274
Clarithromycin
Nabumetone
Raloxifene Hydrochloride
Benztropine Mesylate
Testosterone Gel (topical)
Quinapril Hydrochloride
Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride
Azelastine Hydrochloride
275
Fesoterodine Fumarate
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
235
236
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237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
Ziprasidone Hydrochloride
Irbesartan
Brimonidine Tartrate (ophthalmic)
Olopatadine Hydrochloride (Ophthalmic)
Metolazone
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Bimatoprost
Indomethacin
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
Prochlorperazine
Colesevelam Hydrochloride
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Primidone
Cyclosporine Emulsion (ophthalmic)
Ipratropium Bromide
Colchicine
Lurasidone Hydrochloride
Rizatriptan Benzoate
Telmisartan
Tramadol Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen
Terbinafine Hydrochloride (oral)
Hydrocortisone (rectal)
Hyoscyamine Sulfate
Vilazodone Hydrochloride
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
Haloperidol
Exenatide
Dipyridamole
Insulin (Novolin®)
Zonisamide
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Ibuprofen
Paliperidone
Insulin (Humulin®)
Nystatin with Triamcinolone Acetonide
Travoprost
Lubiprostone
Imipramine
Calcium Acetate
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (Inhalation)
Pancreatic Enzymes (Lipase;Protease;Amylase)
Oxymorphone Hydrochloride
Ibandronate Sodium
Amlodipine Besylate, Valsartan
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride
Calcitriol
Clozapine
Liraglutide (rDNA origin)
Rivastigmine
Risedronate Sodium
261
Levalbuterol Hydrochloride
300
Norgestrel with Ethinyl Estradiol
262
263
264
265
Fluocinonide (topical)
Saxagliptin
Phenobarbital
Telmisartan with Hydrochlorothiazide
266
Nucynta®
267
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride with Timolol
Maleate
268
269
270
271
272
273
Effient®
Darifenacin Hydrobromide
Dipyridamole and Aspirin
Promethazine HCl with Codeine Phosphate
Milnacipran Hydrochloride
Famciclovir
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