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Pharmacology I
Written by Troy Sammons
Posted on 01 November 2008
Last Updated 30 July 2010
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- his course provides the foundation for pharmacology as it pertains to injectable solutions used in AcuInjection® therapy. This material covers single-dose verses multiple-dose vials, preservatives used in injectable solutions, potential adverse reactions, skin testing, and documentation recommendations. This module also describes the difference between pharmacologically-based techniques verses technique-based techniques. A brief overview of the categories of injectables used in AcuInjection® is provided within this module and later expanded upon in Pharmacology of Injectables, Parts 2 and 3.
After completing this course you will be able to:- Describe the difference between technique-based or pharmacologically-based techniques and how their mechanism of action is different from one another.
- Explain the purpose of skin testing and what its limitations and benefits are.
- Describe how different needling techniques and needle placement affect absorption of an injectable substance.
- Determine what excipients are used in an injectable and describe the potential side effects of preservatives.
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