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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Fall 9-1-2006 RES 133T.01: Respiratory Care Pharmacology Charles R. Miller University of Montana - Missoula College, charles.miller@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Miller, Charles R., "RES 133T.01: Respiratory Care Pharmacology" (2006). Syllabi. 10674. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/10674 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. RES 133T RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS   INSTRUCTOR:  Charles Miller  DAYS/TIME:    COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Introduction to pharmacology as related to the cardiopulmonary system.  Emphasis is placed on drug receptor sites, mechanism of action of bronchoactive, and cardiotonic drugs, that are seen or used by Respiratory Care Practioners  PREREQUISITE:  RES 133T  TEXT:  Cottrell G P, Surkin HB. Pharmacology for Respiratory Care Practitioners.  1995 F.A. Davis Company (out of print)  ATTENDANCE/ EVALUATION:   Attendance is required for all scheduled examinations and  quizzes.  There are no make-up examinations or quizzes.  If   you are unable to take the scheduled examination, you must   make arrangements to take the examination prior to the    scheduled examination.  In cases of emergency, the examination will be taken on the first day of return.  GRADING SCALE:  A   = 4.00 95-100%  B-  = 2.67 80-83%  D+ = 1.33 67-69% A- = 3.67 90-94%   C+ = 2.33 77-79%  D   = 1.00 67-69% B+ = 3.33 87-89%   C   = 2.00 74-76%  D-  = 0.67 60-63% B   = 3.00 84-86%   C-  = 1.67 70-73%  F    = 0.00  Students in Respiratory Care program must have a “B-“ final grade in order to progress within the program.  Test questions will be based on unit objectives. Unit objectives are to be used as study guides.  HOMEWORK:   Your homework must be turned in on the assigned class day.  For math problems, write the formula, derivation of the answer, and box the answer with the appropriate units of measurement for full credit.  No credit may be given for late work.  Returned homework will be placed in the drawer of the overhead projector stand for absentees.  TEST PROCEDURE:   Standard testing policy will be adhered to.  No talking, no papers on desk, every other chair occupied.  You should not leave the room during the exam period.  Occasional quizzes may be given.  CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:   Please refrain from talking to each other during lectures.   Do not leave or arrive late to the classroom as previous students have stated this is very distractive. OTHER POLICIES:  Academic Misconduct: All students must practice academic honesty.  Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The Code is available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.  Disabilities: Eligible students with disabilities will receive appropriate accommodations in this course when requested in a timely way.  Please speak with me after class or in my office.  Please be prepared to provide a letter from your DSS Coordinator. COURSE OUTLINE:  I. The Physiologic Basis of Drug Action A. Pharmaceutical Phase B. Pharmacokinetic Phase C. Pharmacodynamic Phase  II. Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System A. Neurochemical Transmission B. Autonomic Pharmacology C. Cholinergic Agonists D. Nicotinic Antagonists E. Muscarinic Antagonists  III. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System A. Allergic Mediators B. Antiallergics and Antihistaminics C. Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators D. Adrenergic Agonists E. Xanthine Bronchodilators and Ventilatroy Stimulants F. Glucocorticoids G. Mucokinetic, Surface-Active and Antitussive Agents H. Antibacterials I. Antivirals, Antifungals, and Antiprotozoals  IV. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System A. Cardiotonics B.   Nitric oxide C. Antianginals D. Antiarrhythmics E.   Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics F.   Diuretics      V. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System       A.   Conscious Sedation       B.   Analgesics       C.   Local Aneshetics       D.   Narcotic Antagonists    

RES 133T.01: Respiratory Care Pharmacology

University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course SyllabiFall 9-1-2005RES 133T.01: Respiratory Care PharmacologyCharles R. MillerUniversity of Montana, Missoula, charles.miller@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationMiller, Charles R., "RES 133T.01: Respiratory Care Pharmacology" (2005). Syllabi. 10045.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/10045THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM COURSE SYLLABUS    COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE:  RES 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology  DATE REVISED:  Fall 2005  SEMESTER CREDITS:  3  CONTACT HOURS PER SEMESTER:  45 Lecture hours per week:  3 Lab hours per week:  0  PREREQUISITE:  Completion of Health Care Core Requirements.  Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program or consent of the instructor.  FACULTY: Charles Miller Charles.Miller@mso.umt.edu 243-7821 (office) Office: Health and Business Building Office Office Hours:  TBA  RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM: This course offers the students the opportunity to develop knowledge of basic Respiratory Care Pharmacology.  It correlates with RES 131T, the Respiratory Care Fundamentals class where medication delivery systems are discussed.  It lays the foundation for RES 255T, Clinical Experience I, where the students will begin their clinical phase and be delivering numerous respiratory medications to patients.  COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of basic chemistry are introduced with an application to pharmacology as related to the pulmonary system.  Cardiovascular and related pharmacology are studied in preparation for ACLS and ventilator management.  STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:    1. Describe drug-receptor site theory.   2. Describe the mechanism of action of adrenergics, methylxanthines, aerosolized corticosteriods, mucus-controlling agents, parasympatholytics, nonsterioidal antiinflammatory agents and aerosolized antiinfective agents.   3. Discuss the indications for recommending pharmacologic agents listed in #2.     4.   Discuss contraindications of agents listed in #2.   5. Modify therapy/make recommendations of broncho active agents based on patient’s response. 6.  Perform drug dosage calculations.  METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, reference reading, group discussion, and homework exercises.  STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODS AND GRADING PROCEDURES:    A  = 4.00 95-100%    A- = 3.67  90-94%    B+ = 3.33 87-89%    B   = 3.00 84-86%   GRADING SCALE B-  = 2.67 80-83%  D+ = 1.33 67-69% C+ = 2.33 77-79%  D   = 1.00 64-66% C   = 2.00 74-76%  D-  = .67   60-63% C-  = 1.67 70-73%  F    = 0.00 Students in Respiratory Care program must have a “B-“ final grade in order to progress within the program.  Test questions will be based on unit objectives.  Unit objectives are to be used as study guides.  ATTENDANCE:  Class attendance is an integral part of this course.  The test dates are included in this syllabus.  Pop quizzes will be given randomly throughout the semester.  Failure for the quizzes will result in a zero being recorded and used in computing your average.  OTHER POLICIES:  CELL PHONES/PAGERS:  Due to an increasing number of students who own and use cell phones and pagers, it has become necessary to institute a policy regarding these tools during class times.  As you are aware, these tools are distracting to an entire class.  However, some students require them for business which allows them to further their education.  Please follow these guidelines:   1. If the cell phone/pager is not business or emergency related, please turn it off.   2. Use the vibrating option on your pager.   3. Do not listen to the messages in class.  Leave class quietly.   4. CELL PHONES AND PAGERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING EXAM AND CLASS PRESENTATIONS.  SEATING:  Many classrooms have chairs to accommodate persons with disabilities.  These chairs will display the international disability symbol and are assigned to a particular student.  Please refrain from using these chairs or making adjustments to them unless the chair is assigned to you.  If you think you may have the need for a specific chair, please contact Disability Student Services.  Thank you for your cooperation.  TEST/QUIZ MAKEUP:  Make-up exams and lab experiences will only be given under extreme circumstances and then only if:  a) permission is granted in advance by the course instructor, or b)  a written excuse is provided by a medical doctor.  The burden of proof is on the student, so you must document and prove a justifiable absence.  Not following this procedure prior to the exam will automatically result in a zero score being recorded.  Missed tests need to be made up within one week of the original date given.  You are responsible for contacting the Academic Support Center to schedule the make-up.  Failure to do so will result in a ZERO grade for the missed test.  The faculty senate guidelines concerning the issuance of incomplete grades will be followed.  Attention to critical dates such as P/NP. drop, etc. is in the responsibility of the student.  Students wishing to drop the class after the drop deadline will need a documented justifiable reason for doing so.  Dropping the class for fear of bad grade or to protect a GPA are not justifiable reasons.  The principles embodied in the Student Handbook Code will be adhered to in this course.  It is the expectation that homework will be turned in when due.  If you are not present, it is your responsibility to see that it is in my mailbox by 4:00 p.m. on the due date or a zero will be recorded and used in computing your average.  REQUIRED TEXTS:  TITLE:      Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 8th edition AUTHOR:      Wilkins, et al PUBLISHER :   Mosby  TITLE:      Accompany Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 8th edition  AUTHOR:       Wehrman, et al PUBLISHER :    Mosby       THEORY: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  COURSE EVALUATION: Course evaluation forms will be completed at the end of the semester by the students and used to improve this course.  COURSE OUTLINE:  I. BASIC CONCEPTS   II. PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY   III. CALCULATING DRUG DOSAGE   IV. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM  V. ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS  VI. ANTICHOLENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS  VII. INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS  VIII. NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-ASTHMA DRUGS  IX. AEROSAL DRUG THERAPY  X. MUCUS CONTROLLING AGENTS  XI. AEROSOLIZED ANTIINFECTIVE AGENTS  XII. ACLS DRUGS  XIII. DIURETIC AGENTS  XIV. CONSCIOUS SEDATION   XV. PHARMACOLOGY FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION  STUDENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES: 1. Read assigned material. 2. Attend class and take notes. 3. Do work sheets/exercises in text and study guide. 4. Take and review unit test.  INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS: Because the course has a great deal of new material, it is very important to study consistently.  Some suggestions for better study are: 1. Read the unit objectives at the beginning of each chapter – find out what you are expected to learn. 2. Read the material before class – will help you understand the lecture. 3. Look up definitions to words you do not understand. 4. Attend every class and take notes – but do not try to write down everything.  Concentrate on concepts. 5. Review your notes as soon after class as possible – make sure you can read them! 6. Study notes/material and compare with objectives. 7. Write workbook answers in your own words.  This makes the material “yours.” 8. Study no more than one hour before taking a short break. 9. Relate information to prior learning/examples to develop a “picture” in your mind. 10. Ask instructor for clarification as needed – during or after lecture. 11. Study regularly in a quiet place; set study hours and keep them. 12. Plan something for fun and relaxation – stress management. 13. See your instructor when you think you need help.  Your instructor wants you to succeed and will have some ideas which should help. 14. Review for unit exams and finals is made easier by frequent review of chapter content reviews. 15. Be in class and don’t miss pop quizzes.  

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