This course introduces students to the pharmacotherapy of neurological and psychiatric disorders, and of other disorders specifically affecting the pediatric and geriatric populations. Clinical evaluation and assessment of patients will be emphasized in this course which will complement the development of treatment plans for patients based on their existing health status. Dosage forms, routes of administration, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and potential drug interactions and medication safety of the medications used in the treatment of the disorders will be emphasized.
Prerequisite Courses