I didn't think I wouldn't be bored in our Pharmacology class. Actually, I'm really listening very well. I was thinking last Monday before the class started that for sure after a few minutes of the lecture, my mind would be going to la-la land and I'd be daydreaming already. Instead, I was really listening the whole time even though I knew that I'm recording the lecture. One of the reasons that probably peaked my interest is the fact that administering drugs is a make it or break it situation. Or should I say, it's a matter of life OR death situation. One wrong dose or drug given to a patient and that's it. It's either the patient's condition worsens or (knock on wood!) the patient dies. When this happens, I have two words for you: "Bye-bye license".
So far, we've discussed the most common antibiotics found in hospitals. As I've mentioned in this post, we had our exam yesterday and it was really hard (again!). I never thought there were so many kinds of Penicillins. There are some that with prolonged use can cause gradual hearing loss. The generic names are so hard to pronounce and that means they are so hard to spell. Sheesh! Can you say: Sulfamethoxazole three thimes? LOL!
I have a renewed respect to Pharmacist.
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