Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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In this course the student builds expanded knowledge of pharmacology in acute and chronic diseases in adolescents, adults and older adults while applying foundational principles from previous courses. Specific issues in the pharmacologic management of acute and chronic health conditions will be addressed including the effects of culture, ethnicity, age, gender and funding on pharmacologic management. Polypharmacy, legal and ethical aspects of prescribing will be also addressed.