Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Nursing Practice I

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Examines specific pharmacological agents in relation to pharmacokinetic effects on the integumentary, sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, immune, and cardiovascular body systems. Pharmacoketics and pharmacodynamics of antinfectives therapy is included. Examines related pathophysiological disruptions to normal system functioning and the impact of these alterations on the individual throughout the lifespan. Cellular level and body system stress responses are examined. Provides rationale for nursing interventions. Enrollment Requirement(s): NURS 200 , NURS 201 , NURS 210 , and NURS 211 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 220 , NURS 221 , NURS 260 , and NURS 261 .