Revised 8/26

RTH 245 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II (2 CR.)

Course Description

Concentrates on pharmacologic agents used in the management of the critically ill patient. Lecture 2 hours per week.

This course is offered in the second semester of the respiratory therapy program. This is the second part of a two-part pharmacology class.

Prerequisites: RTH 102, RTH 111, RTH 145, and RTH 151.

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

Illustrate the mode of action for various pharmacologic agents and different forms in which they are dispensed.
Explain local and systemic effects of pharmacologic agents and factors influencing the actions of drugs.
Select appropriate delivery methods for Mucolytics, Inhaled Corticosteroids, Surface-Active Agents, Mediator Antagonists, Antibiotics, Antimicrobials, Neuromuscular Blocking and Reversal Agents, Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilators, Cardiovascular Agents, Sedatives and Hypnotics, Analgesics, Narcotic Antagonists, Benzodiazepine Antagonists, Antifibrinolytics, Anticoagulants, Surfactants, and Diuretic agents.
Identify specific pharmacologic agents and their use in treating respiratory diseases.
Analyze indications, hazards, and complications of different pharmacologic agents.