ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY

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In this course the essential pharmacotherapeutics for advance nursing practice is analyzed. Study of the actions and effects of drugs on human systems across the life -span. Analysis of the scope of legal professional nursing responsibilities related to pharmacology in an expanded role. Description and identification of the actions, effects, uses and potential interaction of the major categories of drugs. Discussion of the pharmacologic process of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and the facto rs that influence the pharmacokinetics of drugs. Emphasis on the development of scientific and quantitative reasoning skills, innovation, ethics and diversity, and technological competencies through the analysis of the physiological effects of drugs on the individual across the lifespan. Analysis of factors influencing patient response to therapeutic agents, adverse drug reactions and appropriate interventions. Description of the controversies related to the biodisponibility and bioequivalence of the drugs. 45 hours are required per academic term