Description
This is the fourth in a sequence of courses that integrate the pathophysiology and therapeutics of diseases. The course focuses on the drug therapy of cardiovascular diseases and their clinical applications. In-class discussions use a case- and/or problem-solving approach with emphasis on the individualization and appropriate selection of medication a drug regimen considering efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, monitoring parameters and therapeutic endpoints. Disease prevention and patient counseling are also addressed as applicable. The pharmacotherapies of select topics in dermatology (acne; psoriasis) are also discussed. [3–0, 3 cr.] Prerequisites: PHA210 Systems Pathophysiology, PHA313 Medicinal Chemistry II, PHA316 Dosage Forms II, PHA320 Physical Assessment, PHA398 Pharmacy Practice Management I, and PHA430 Pharmacology II Co-requisite: Professional Year 2 status
Prerequisites
Common questions about PHA 443
What is PHA 443 at LAU?
PHA 443 Pharmacotherapeutics IV is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Pharmacy Practice department. This is the fourth in a sequence of courses that integrate the pathophysiology and therapeutics of diseases. The course focuses on the drug therapy of cardiovascular diseases and their clinical applications.
How many credits is PHA 443?
PHA 443 Pharmacotherapeutics IV is worth 3 credits at LAU.
What are the prerequisites for PHA 443?
PHA 443 lists 6 prerequisites: PHA 210 Systems Pathophysiology, PHA 313 Medicinal Chemistry II, PHA 316 Dosage Forms II, PHA 320 Physical Assessment, PHA 398 Pharmacology Practice Management I, PHA 430 PharmacologyII.