Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

• Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

• Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

Drug Interactions and Medication Errors

Unit 2: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Nervous System

Treatment of Anxiety

Treatment of Depression

Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses

Treatment of Parkinsons Disease and Huntingtons Disease

Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Treatment of Pain

Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimers Disease

Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Unit 3: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System

Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System

Neuromuscular Blockade

Treatment of Muscle Spasms

Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System

Treatment of Osteoporosis and Pagets Disease of the Bone

Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout

Unit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems

Introduction to the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems

Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye

Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear

Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections

Unit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System

Introduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System

Treatment of Angina

Treatment of Hypertension

Treatment of Heart Failure

Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

Treatment of Arrhythmia

Unit 6: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

Introduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer

Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns Disease

Unit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System

Introduction to the Respiratory System

Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatment of Allergies

Unit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile

Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

Unit 9: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Treatment of Thyroid Disorders

Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System

Unit 10: Drugs Affecting the Immunological System

Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System

Treatment of Bacterial Infection

Treatment of Viral Infections

Treatment of Cancers

Vaccines and Immunosuppressants

Unit 11: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages)

Treatment of Fungal Infections

Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns

Treatment of Acne

Treatment of Eczema Treatment of Lice and Scabies