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Course: |
OPT 130
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Title: | Ocular Pharmacology |
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Long Title: | Ocular Pharmacology |
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Course Description: | Covers commonly administered ophthalmic pharmacologic agents, their appropriate uses, effects, dangers, and precautions. Properties of drugs will be covered, with specific emphasis on factors which influence drug suitability in ophthalmology. Routes of administration, and legal and ethical considerations in ophthalmic pharmacology are also covered. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. The student will have a thorough understanding of ophthalmic drugs, uses, contraindications and how to write a prescription.
II. The student will have a basic understanding of medications and their uses.
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TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Ophthalmic Drug Identification
II. Introduction to medications
III. Pharmacology Characteristics and Delivery
IV. Clinical Administration; Prescription Writing
V. Autonomic Nervous System
VI. Diagnostic Pharmaceuticals
VII. Ocular Lubricants and Topical Osmotics
VIII. Vasoconstrictor, Antihistamines and Mast Cell Stabilizer
IX. Corticosteroids
X Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
XI. Anesthetics
XII. Anti-Infectives
XIII. Anti-Glaucoma Agents
XIV. Sie Effects, Toxicity and Hypersensitivity
XV. Acute Drug Reactions and Emergency; Basic CPR Terms
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