LESSON ASSIGNMENT
LESSON 2
Basic Pharmacology; Antiseptics and Disinfectants;
Other Topical Drugs; Gastrointestinal Agents;
Respiratory Drugs; Local Anesthetics.
LESSON ASSIGNMENT
Paragraphs 2-1 through 2-45.
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to
define terms commonly used in pharmacology; describe
common dosage forms; name and describe important
factors affecting drug action; and discuss the actions,
uses, untoward effects, administration, cautions, and
contraindications for common antiseptics, disinfectants,
antacids, cathartics, antidiarrheals, antitussives,
expectorants, and local anesthetics.
SUGGESTION
After studying the assignment, complete the exercises at
the end of this lesson. These exercises will help you to
achieve the lesson objectives.
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