This course covers the basics of drugs and medications, including understanding what drugs are, how to read prescriptions, identifying active and inactive ingredients, recognizing drug allergies, and understanding drug interactions. Students will learn about medication errors, drug elimination routes, factors affecting drug activity, and FDA approval processes. The teaching method includes lectures and discussions led by a nephrologist. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining knowledge about drugs and medications.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is a drug
Medication errors
How to read a prescription
Medication list
Time of day
Active vs inactive ingredients
Drug allergies vs intolerance
What happens when you ingest
Drug elimination routes
Drug interactions
Factors that affect drug activity
How to take the drug
FDA approval
Drug recalls
Taught by
UCLA Health
