HIM 1444 Pathopharmacology

This course presents the nature, cause, and treatment of human diseases including a basic knowledge of the body's defense mechanism. This course will also present general pharmacological concepts and principles, drug mechanisms of action, therapeutic drugs and indications, contraindications associated with drug therapy and medications related to body systems, common signs, symptoms, and side effects. The course reviews the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug schedules, common medications, adverse effects, and relevant laws. There is a focus on the relationship between pathophysiology, pharmacology and medical coding.

4 credits