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Pharmacology - Naturopath


Pharmacology 207

Urinary System Disorders


1.0

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  • Discussing specific electrolytes needed to achieve homeostasis and to balance extracellular and intracellular fluids.
  • Describing how and what antiinfectives and antiseptics are used for urinary tract infections.
  • Explaining the role of urinary tract analgesics and antispasmodics in treatment of urinary tract conditions.
  • Discussing enuresis and medications used for treatment.
  • Discussing medications used for treating an overactive bladder (OAB).
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the urinary system.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 206

Respiratory System Disorders


2.0

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  • Briefly discussing the respiratory tract as a source for internal and external respirations.
  • Describing the effects of antihistamines and decongestants and the use of nasal preparations with respiratory conditions.
  • Briefly explaining the need for corticosteroids in acute and chronic respiratory tract diseases and associated side effects of long-term therapy.
  • Discussing mucolytics, expectorants, and antitussives and their effects on respiratory secretions.
  • Explaining medicinal inhibition of influenza.
  • Describing medications for respiratory syncytial virus.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the respiratory system.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 205

Gastrointestinal System Disorders


2.0

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  • Describing how medications move through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to be absorbed for the body’s use.
  • Discussing medications used for prophylaxis in mouth and tooth disorders and as therapeutics for mouth diseases.
  • Explaining actions of medications used for stomach and gallbladder conditions.
  • Describing agents used for treatment of hepatitis B and C.
  • Describing actions of pancreatic enzymes, antifatulents, antidiarrheals, carminatives, cathartics, and laxatives.
  • Describing how anti-inflammatory agents are used with large bowel conditions.
  • Discussing preparations used for anorectal disorders.
  • Explaining proper choice and use of medications for intestinal parasites, including the needed prophylaxis to prevent recurrence.
  • Discussing drugs used for appetite suppression and their side effects.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal system.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 204

Musculoskeletal System Disorders


1.0

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  • Describing causes and symptoms of joint and muscle pain.
  • Discussing therapy for osteoporosis.
  • Explaining classes of medications used to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Describing how muscle relaxants affect the body and appropriate patient education needed for patient safety.
  • Identifying medications used for arthritis.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 203
Drugs for Skin Conditions

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  • Describing how topical medications are absorbed into skin.
  • Explaining why some topical medications may have systemic effects.
  • Discussing various classes of medications used to treat dermatologic conditions.
  • Describing general properties of dermatologic preparations, both legend and over-the-counter (OTC), and their  indications.
  • Defining and naming typical topical keratolytics, acne preparations, ectoparasiticidal agents, and agents for alopecia.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the skin.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 202
Eye and Ear Disorders

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  • Explaining the difference between ophthalmic and otic preparations.
  • Recognizing ophthalmic and otic medications and their uses.
  • Describing drugs used in the treatment of ototoxicity and vertigo.
  • Describing how to store ophthalmic and otic preparations to prevent their being inadvertently interchanged.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the eye and ear.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Pharmacology 201
Endocrine System Disorders

2.0

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  • Describing hormones and their functions.
  • Explaining how hormones secreted by anterior and posterior pituitary glands affect diseases and their treatment.
  • Describing the role of the thyroid gland and its replacements and antagonistic medications.
  • Discussing forms of steroids and corticosteroids and their role in treating disorders.
  • Describing the role of antidiabetic agents and adjunctive agents in treating diabetes mellitus (DM).
  • Describing role of glucose and glycogen in maintaining homeostasis.
  • Providing patient education for compliance with medications used to treat diseases and conditions of the endocrine system.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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