PHAR 2041

PHAR 2041 is a focused pharmacotherapeutics course that focuses on physiological changes and drug use principles and management during pregnancy, lactation and growth and development in children. Students will be introduced to common conditions and complications in pregnancy. Special nutritional needs and use of vitamins and supplements for these special populations will be addressed. Assessment and management of common symptoms, conditions and infections in pediatric patients will be discussed. Current childhood immunization schedules and vaccine administration issues in children will be reviewed.