APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY

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The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Focuses on the basic drug classification, concepts a nd principles of pharmacology with special consideration for the nursing role in developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy using the nursing process. Nursing implications relative to the utilizat ion of drug therapy are examined. Dosage calculations are evaluated for competency. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program, NURS 200.