1. comprehend the pharmacotherapeutics of broad categories of drugs;
2. analyze the relationship between pharmacologic agents and
physiologic/pathologic responses;
3. understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of broad categories of
drugs;
4. understand the motivations of patients in seeking prescriptions and the
willingness to adhere to prescribed regimens; and
5. safely and appropriately select pharmacologic agents for the management of
patient health problems
