AHS 140 - Pharmacology for Allied Health

1. Endocrine system 
2. Nervous system 
3. Respiratory system 
4. Visual and auditory systems 
5. Integumentary system 
6. Gastrointestinal system 
7. Urinary system 
8. Cardiovascular system 
9. Reproductive system 
10.  Anti-infective agents 
11. Analgesics and anti-inflammatories 
12. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs 
13. Oncology agents 
14. Psychotropic agents 
15. Drug laws 
16. Drug names and references 

1. Identify disease states and disorders of applicable body systems. (1-9) 
2. Identify and list medications used to treat disease states and disorders of applicable body systems. (1-14) 
3. List the following characteristics of each reviewed medication: indications for use, dosage forms, usual dosage, side effects, interactions with other drugs, storage requirements, generic and trade names, and mechanism of action. (1-14) 
4. List types of infections and how they are commonly treated. (10) 
5. Explain musculoskeletal pain and inflammation conditions and how they are commonly treated. (11) 
6. Describe the sources of vitamins, minerals, and herbs and their common uses in healthcare. (12) 
7. Identify pharmaceuticals used to treat various types of cancer. (13) 
8. Identify medications used for mental health. (14) 
9. Identify federal legal aspects of drug regulation. (15) 
10. Search for drug names and basic information via reliable resources. (16)