This course introduces principles of drug therapy for the management of both self-care conditions and ambulatory ailments, with an additional focus on health promotion. Within the conditions covered, identifying signs and symptoms to complete a differential diagnosis, development of treatment plans and follow-up monitoring will be emphasized. Treatment approaches discussed will include non-pharmacological options, non-prescription options and some prescription treatments [3 credits]
This course introduces principles of drug therapy for the management of both self-care conditions and ambulatory ailments, with an additional focus on health promotion. Within the conditions covered, identifying signs and symptoms to complete a differential diagnosis, development of treatment plans and follow-up monitoring will be emphasized. Treatment approaches discussed will include non-pharmacological options, non-prescription options and some prescription treatments [3 credits]
