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This module focuses on the relationship between drugs/ligands and receptors. The goal of this module is to provide the individual viewer with the background knowledge on two fundamental concepts: 1) drug properties such as affinity, potency, and efficacy and 2) how drugs act on receptors (i.e. agonist vs antagonist action). These fundamental concepts will lay the […]
Apr 15, 2019
Dental Management of the Cardiac Patient
The use of epinephrine in dental pain management of cardiac patients is controversial in large part due to insufficient understanding of ischemic heart disease pathophysiology and structure-activity relationship of cardiogenic drugs. Since healthcare students often receive information in a disjointed process covering discrete coursework in physiology, pathology, and pharmacology spanning several semesters, integration of knowledge for clinical application is challenging. […]
Apr 12, 2019
This module will provide basic information for health care providers caring for patients who may be using medical marijuana. This module will provide introductory information on medical marijuana including: basic cannabis pharmacology, indications for use, side effects, and evidence-based safety considerations when caring for patients using cannabis products.
Apr 12, 2019
An Introduction to Cohort Studies and Measures of Association using Relative Risk
The module has simple and comprehensive design, which covers a short introduction to cohort study and description of measures of association using relative and attributable risk. Along with concise descriptions, it also has self-evaluation tools, which ensure continued interest and engagement with the study material.
Apr 11, 2019
This e-module on thyroid pharmacology includes thyroid physiology, drugs used to treat both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and various assessment tools.
Apr 11, 2019
Managing Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases: Transmission-Based Precautions
Upon completion of this module the learner will differentiate the three modes of transmission of communicable disease and determine the best way to protect healthcare workers and their environment.
Apr 11, 2019
