Chapter 12: Principles of Pharmacology (EMT Lecture)

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. Chapter 12: Principles of Pharmacology. In this lecture, we break down how medications work in the body, including key terms, medication forms and routes, indications vs. contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions, and the “rights” of medication administration. You’ll also learn safe medication practices, dose calculations basics, and how to avoid common errors in the field.