TransfermaticMA at Imperial Valley College

    MA 084 - Pharmacology and Administration of Medications

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    Recent Semesters
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    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): MA 082 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to prepare students to understand medical-legal/ethical aspects, drug classifications, medical math, usage of PDR, abbreviations and symbols, writing prescriptions, charting, pharmacy calls, storing medications, methods of administering medications: orally, sublingual, topically, vaginally, and rectally. Conversion of orders to milligrams for injection, handling of and safety in using the syringe and needle, choosing correct size, identifying correct site for injection, injection technique of intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular (deep and Z-track), anaphylactic reaction, considerations of drug action and interactions. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)