This course is designed to introduce the pharmacy student to the study of pharmacotherapy. It will provide introductory information designed to assist the student to begin understanding the rationale upon which many drug therapy decisions are based. Principles, concepts, processes, and skills in pharmacotherapy will be emphasized. The course provides a didactic framework for the therapeutic management of a number of common diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and renal diseases. Therapeutic topics and case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply these skills.
