PHT 172 - Drug Therapy I

Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment

Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNA), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS, therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and characteristics of autonomic drugs.

Credits: (4)

Lab Hours: 0
Lecture Hours: 4

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