Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics II: Cardiovascular, Renal and Respiratory Systems

Course Number: GMS 6530
Credit Hours: 2 credit hours
Course Format: Online and asynchronous
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Course Description

This course focuses on drugs and biologics that target the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. Particular attention is devoted to the subject of heart failure and the medications that can be used to treat this condition, such as antianginals. Students who successfully complete this course gain an understanding of the diversity of small molecule drugs and the mechanisms by which they target the systems of the body covered in this course.

Topics Covered:

Cardiovascular System – Heart and Vasculature
Heart Failure
Antianginals
Antiarrhythmics
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Anticoagulants
Respiratory System and Drugs
Renal System – Kidneys and Urinary
Antihypertensives
Diuretics

Learning Outcomes

Understand the diversity of small molecule drugs that target the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems.
Understand the mechanisms by which drugs and biologics targeting the cardiovascular and renal systems act in the body and at their targets, including the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of these agents.
Demonstrate the ability to apply pharmacological principles of clinical and basic science relevancy by multiple-choice examinations, research assignments and quiz exercises.