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Apr 19, 2024
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2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PTHP 9503 - Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology for patients with orthopedic/spinal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular disorders. Commonly prescribed pharmacology agents used for gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and endocrine system disorders will also be explored. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, indications and contraindications of various drugs will be discussed relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, the physiological processes in major body systems will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur considering variables such as age, environment, race, and gender.
Grade Mode: Normal
Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4
Course Level: Graduate Semester
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