US Army, THERAPEUTICS III, SUBCOURSE MD0806, EDITION 200, Survival Medical Manual

US Army, THERAPEUTICS III, SUBCOURSE MD0806, EDITION 200, Survival Medical Manual

INTRODUCTION
Drugs that act upon the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, or urinary
system are frequently dispensed in both military and civilian pharmacies. This is
because conditions that affect these systems (that is, hypertension affecting the
cardiovascular system) affect many people. Consequently, it is imperative that you
have an understanding of these systems and the drugs that act on them.

As with MD0804 (Therapeutics I) and MD0805 (Therapeutics II), anatomy,
physiology, and pharmacology are presented in a combined perspective. This is done
to help you to understand and remember the actions, uses, side effects, and patient
warnings associated with the drugs included in these lessons.

You should remember that this subcourse is not intended to replace accepted
references in anatomy, physiology, or pharmacology. Instead, it is designed to help you gain a background in these areas so that you may continue learning in a self-directed manner. You are encouraged to read pertinent journals, study pharmacology texts, and talk to fellow health-care professionals in order to learn more about the topics presented in this subcourse.

This subcourse consists of 9 lessons as follows:
Lesson 1. The Respiratory System and Respiratory System Drugs.
Lesson 2. The Human Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems.
Lesson 3. Cardiac Drugs.
Lesson 4. Vasodilator Drugs.
Lesson 5. Drugs Acting on the Hematopoietic System.
Lesson 6. The Human Urogenital Systems.
Lesson 7. Antihypertensive Drugs.
Lesson 8. Diuretic and Antidiuretic Agents.
Lesson 9. Toxicology and Poison Control