PHARMACOLOGY FOR FNP's

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This course analyzes the general principles of pharmacotherapy. It discusses the use of medications, treatments, special considerations and adjustments in therapy in various health disorders. First, second and third instance drug therapy is described. Emphasis on developing the competencies of scientific and quantitative reasoning, innovation, ethics, and diversity through analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the adva nced practice nurse in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in prescribing pharmacologic agents, monitoring and evaluating patient responses Finally, the collaborative role of the FNP in consulting with the physician to provide, monitor, and evaluate pharmacologic agents is analyzed and education to individuals and their families to promote adherence to medication therapy is discussed. 45 hours of theory are required per academic term