PT 8801 - Clinical Pharmacology of the Musculoskeletal System

(1 credit)

Principles of pharmacology including drug nomenclature, classification, pharmacokinetics, approval and regulation are reviewed. Typical agents, their pharmacokinetics, adverse effects and specific physical therapy concerns are covered for the following: analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, skeletal muscle relaxants, cardiovascular drugs, anti-infectious agents, cancer treatments, anti-epileptic drugs, anesthetics, psychopharmacology and endocrine pharmacology.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to a Physical Therapy program or have permission of department.

Comments: Formerly PT 631.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.