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May 10, 2024
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PHCY 869 - Advanced Toxicology
2 Credits
This course reviews the principles of acute and chronic toxicities in humans exposed to drugs, chemicals, and natural substances. The course is introduced with a discussion of toxicological history and poisons in culture. After a detailed pharmacokinetics review, students use their knowledge of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion to make decisions regarding certain drug toxicities. Students also learn the basics of Advanced Hazmat Life Support, including the management of chemical, biological, and radiation attacks. Other topics discussed include rabies, street drugs, marine toxins, and poisonous botanicals. The final day of the course is a student presentation day where groups teach the rest of the class about a toxicology-related topic of their choice. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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