Pharmacology

This course introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. Students will learn the preparation as well as the calculation of dosages and mixtures. General principles of pharmacology for bronchoactive, mucus controlling drugs, surfactant and aerosolized anti-infective agents and the drugs related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, diuretics and antimicrobial agents will be included.