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Module 9

9.1: Introduction to Specialty Medications

In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be

challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close

monitoring to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Although specialty medications were once a very small piece of the

pharmaceutical industry, there has been a significant change over the last 20 years and especially...
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Module 9

9.1: Introduction to Specialty Medications

In general, specialty medications are high cost medications used for treating complex disease states. They can be

challenging to both manufacture and administer, and they often require significant patient education and close

monitoring to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Although specialty medications were once a very small piece of the

pharmaceutical industry, there has been a significant change over the last 20 years and especially...
Module 8

8.1: Pain

Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire)

or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process

(inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can

become very helpful. Analgesics are defined as medications that relieve pain without causing a loss of conscious...
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Module 8

8.1: Pain

Pain is a basic protective mechanism of the body. The sensation of pain may serve as a warning of imminent danger (fire)

or that there is something wrong in the body (cancer). Alternatively, pain can accompany the normal healing process

(inflammation). When the intensity and duration of a person’s pain begin to affect their ability to function, analgesics can

become very helpful. Analgesics are defined as medications that relieve pain without causing a loss of conscious...
Module 7

7.1: Introduction to Gastroenterology

The organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) work in

conjunction to first digest food and then absorb the nutrients obtained from the digested food. Both the stomach and

the upper part of the small intestines (duodenum) release hormones and enzymes that help in this process. When food

enters the body, the stomach is triggered to begin releasing gastric juices such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) a...
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Module 7

7.1: Introduction to Gastroenterology

The organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) work in

conjunction to first digest food and then absorb the nutrients obtained from the digested food. Both the stomach and

the upper part of the small intestines (duodenum) release hormones and enzymes that help in this process. When food

enters the body, the stomach is triggered to begin releasing gastric juices such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) a...
Module 6

6.1: Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites as well as

by viruses. Bacteria are defined as single-celled microorganisms. They can be found virtually everywhere and can either

be harmless or very dangerous. This module will focus on the role of antibiotics to eliminate the pathogenic effects

brought on by bacteria within a human host. Antibiotics are drugs that have the abili...
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Module 6

6.1: Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites as well as

by viruses. Bacteria are defined as single-celled microorganisms. They can be found virtually everywhere and can either

be harmless or very dangerous. This module will focus on the role of antibiotics to eliminate the pathogenic effects

brought on by bacteria within a human host. Antibiotics are drugs that have the abili...
Module 5

5.1: Introduction to Pulmonology

The main function of the respiratory system is two-fold: (1) to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body and (2) remove

carbon dioxide from the body. This is accomplished through the combination of the upper respiratory tract working in

communication with the lower respiratory tract. A diagram of the anatomy of the respiratory tract is shown in Figure 5.1.

The upper respiratory tract (URT) is outside the chest cavity and includes the nose, and nasoph...
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Module 5

5.1: Introduction to Pulmonology

The main function of the respiratory system is two-fold: (1) to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body and (2) remove

carbon dioxide from the body. This is accomplished through the combination of the upper respiratory tract working in

communication with the lower respiratory tract. A diagram of the anatomy of the respiratory tract is shown in Figure 5.1.

The upper respiratory tract (URT) is outside the chest cavity and includes the nose, and nasoph...
Module 4

4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology

The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that

functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system

is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones

that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight endo...
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Module 4

4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology

The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that

functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system

is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones

that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight endo...
Module 1

1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts

Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic

processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or

treating disease.

Drug Effects

Drugs have many different effects on the body including the following: (1) therapeutic effects, (2) side effects, (3) adverse

effects, and (4) toxic effects.

Therapeutic ...
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Module 1

1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts

Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic

processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or

treating disease.

Drug Effects

Drugs have many different effects on the body including the following: (1) therapeutic effects, (2) side effects, (3) adverse

effects, and (4) toxic effects.

Therapeutic ...
Module 3

3.1: Introduction to Cardiology

Taking a Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood

pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood

pressure cuff. The pressures associated are measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). The health care

provider inflates a blood pressure cuff in order to cut off the blood flow from the brach...
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Module 3

3.1: Introduction to Cardiology

Taking a Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood

pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood

pressure cuff. The pressures associated are measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). The health care

provider inflates a blood pressure cuff in order to cut off the blood flow from the brach...
2.1: Introduction

Nonprescription medications, perhaps more commonly known as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, are medications

that are available without a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a few medications

that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter and ID is required for purchase. An example

of this would be any medication containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine when combines with

other easi...
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2.1: Introduction

Nonprescription medications, perhaps more commonly known as over-the-counter (OTC) medications, are medications

that are available without a prescription and are available in most cases without restriction. There are a few medications

that do not require a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter and ID is required for purchase. An example

of this would be any medication containing the decongestant pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine when combines with

other easi...
1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts

Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic

processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or

treating disease.

Drug Effects

Drugs have many different effects on the body including the following: (1) therapeutic effects, (2) side effects, (3) adverse

effects, and (4) toxic effects.

Therapeutic effect is ...
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1.1: An Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts

Pharmacology is the study or science of drugs. What is a drug? A drug is any chemical that affects the physiologic

processes of a living organism. Commonly, the term drug refers to any medication that is used for diagnosing, curing, or

treating disease.

Drug Effects

Drugs have many different effects on the body including the following: (1) therapeutic effects, (2) side effects, (3) adverse

effects, and (4) toxic effects.

Therapeutic effect is ...