Revised 08/2022

RTH 245 - Pharmacology for Respiratory Care II (2 CR.)

Course Description

Concentrates on pharmacologic agents used in the management of the critically ill patient. Lecture 2 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course is offered in the second semester of the respiratory therapy program. This is the second part of a two-part pharmacology class.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: RTH 145.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Mucolytics and surface-active agents
• Mediator antagonists
• Antibiotics
• Neuromuscular blocking agents
• Central nervous system stimulants and depressants
• Cardiovascular agents
• Diuretic agents

Major Topics to Be Included

• Review of respiratory drugs
• Mucolytics and surface-active agents
• Mediator antagonists
• Anti-infectives
• Neuromuscular blocking agents
• Central nervous system stimulants and depressants
• Cardiovascular agents
• Diuretics