RESC 3710 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42273,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Heather O'Connell
Email: heoconnell01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3710. Respiratory Care Pharmacology. This course will review the therapeutic effects, side effects, indications and contraindications along with dosages, drug delivery routes as well as standard and modified delivery absorption methods of pulmonary related pharmacological agents and medications for aspects of pulmonary related medicine. 3 hour lecture. Prereq.: none. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Principles of Pharmacology for Respiratory care, third edition, | Bills & Rose | ISBN 978-1-284-13979-2 |
| Optional | Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology 10th edition |
*Supplemental Materials:
AARC Patients guide to aerosol drug delivery 2nd edition
The American Association for Respiratory Care: Clinical Practice Guidelines:
Any good medical dictionary, i.e. Dorland’s, Taber’s, Mosby’s;
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Tue | 8/25 | Introduction Overview of Course |
Review syllabus | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Medication Information, Drug Development, and Regulation | ||
| Tue | 9/1 | Chapter 2: General Pharmacologic COncepts | ||
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 2: General Pharmacologic Concepts | ||
| Tue | 9/8 | Chapter 3: Introduction to the Pharmacology of the ANS | Homework1: Answer all post test questions for Chapter 1, 2, and 3 (Due 9/10) Review for Quiz 1 |
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| Thu | 9/10 | Quiz 1 (25 pts) Covers topics for chapters 1, 2, and 3. | Quiz 1 (25 POINTS) Covers topics from chapters 1, 2, and 3. | Table 1: Fill out tables for short acting (SABA) and long acting (LABA) bronchodilators. Due by 9/18 |
| Tue | 9/15 | Chapter 5: Administration of Aerosolized and Instilled Medications | Go over Quiz 1 | Table 2: Fill out tables for anti-cholinergic bronchodilators Due 9/25 |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 5: Administration of Aerosolized and Instilled Medications | Continue working on Table 2 | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Chapter 6: Bronchodilator Therapy | Homework 2: Answer all post test questions for chapters 5 and 6. Due by 10/1 | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Chapter 6: Bronchodilator Therapy | ||
| Tue | 9/29 | Review for exam 1 | ||
| Thu | 10/1 | Exam 1 (75 points) | Exam 1 covers topics from chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Drug tables for bronchodilators will also be on the test. | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Chapter 7: Anti-inflammatory Drugs Used in Respiratory Disease | Go over Exam 1 | Table 3: Fill out tables for steroids and anti-asthmatics. Due 10/15 |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 7: Anti-inflammatory Drugs Used in Respiratory Disease | Continue from 10/6 | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Chapter 7: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Used in Respiratory Disease. Chapter 8: Wetting Agents and Mucoactive Drugs |
Homework 3: Answer all post test questions for chapters 7, 8, and 9. Due 10/23 | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Chapter 7: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Used in Respiratory Disease Chapter 8: Wetting Agents and Mucoactive Drugs |
Continue from 10/13 | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Chapter 9: Surfactant Agents Chapter 10: Aerosolized Antimicrobial Agents |
Quiz 2 (25 points) Covers chapters 7, 8, and 9. | Table 4: Fill out tables for miscellaneous medications used in Respiratory Care. Due 11/3 |
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 9: Surfactant Agents Chapter 10: Aerosolized Antimicrobial Agents |
Continue from 10/20 | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Chapter 11: Agents used in Special Procedures and of Pulmonary Importance | Review for Exam 2 | Homework 4: Answer all post test questions for chapter 10 and 11. Due 10/29 |
| Thu | 10/29 | Exam 2 (75 points) | Covers Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10 and medication tables for Steroids, Antii-Asthmatics, Mucolytics, Surfactants, and Antimicrobials. (WILL HAVE QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS CHAPTERS) | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Chapter 12: Critical Care Pharmacology and ACLS Chapter 13: Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology |
Review Exam 2 | Homework 5: Answer post test questions for chapters 12 and 13. Due 11/17 |
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 12: Critical Care Pharmacology and ACLS Chapter 13: Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology |
Continue from 11/3 | |
| Tue | 11/10 | ????? | ||
| Thu | 11/12 | Quiz 3 (25 pts) Covers chapters 10, 11, and 12. | Quiz 3 (25 points). Covers Chapters 10, 11, and 12 | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Chapter 14: Pharmacology of the CNS | ||
| Thu | 11/19 | Chapter 14: Pharmacology of the CNS | Go over quiz 3 | |
| Tue | 11/24 | General Review for the Semester | ||
| Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving Break | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Chapter 15: Pharmacology of the Endocrine System | Quiz 4 ( 25 points) | Homeowkr 6: Answer all post test questions for chapter 14, 15, and 16. Due 12/3 |
| Thu | 12/3 | Chapter 16: Antimicrobial Pharmacology | Go over quiz 4 Review for the Final Exam |
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| Tue | 12/8 | Final Exam 0800-1000 | CANNOT BE CHANGED PER YSU POLICY |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.