AGV 140 - Veterinary Pharmacology

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course reviews the basic concepts of animal anatomy and physiology in relation to medication administration. This course is designed to provide advanced knowledge in specific drug classification, mechanism of action, normal usage and adverse effects of drugs.
Prerequisite: AGV 109 , AGV 120 , AGV 128 , AGV 129 , AGV 231 , AGV 145 , AGV 151 , AGV 164 , AGV 165 , AGV 166 , AGV 245 , Acceptance as a DMACC Veterinary Technology Student.
Competencies

Review basic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of domestic animals
1. Recognize and explain common side effects of vaccines
2. Identify common side effects of various drugs
Summarize common interactions of drugs
1. Define synergistic activity
2. Explain antagonistic activity
3. Identify complementary activity
Estimate desired response
1. Practice calculations for doses
2. Define conversion factors for different species
3. Demonstrate proper monitoring of therapeutic response
Construct groups and categories of drugs
1. List the drug’s most common use
2. Understand the drug’s method of action
3. Enumerate the drug’s contraindications
4. Describe the drug’s adverse side effects
Examine use of chemotherapy and explain common interactions of drugs
1. Define proper dosage methods
2. Discuss potential sever adverse reactions
3. Review information regarding human safety
Develop skills for common medical math calculations
1. Calculate constant rate infusion orders to deliver to patients
2. Use standard formulae to create medical dilutions
3. Execute analysis of pharmacy economics

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025