Pharmacology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to nursing pharmacology to build a foundation for safe administration of drug therapy to clients. The course emphasizes the concepts of physiology, pathophysiology, and chemistry. Discussion of the major drug groups focuses on therapeutic indications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications, adverse effects, clinically important drug-drug interactions, and healthcare provider considerations, focusing on client care and teaching. Procedures for safe, effective medication administration and clinical calculations are studied. Lifespan considerations, evidence for best practice, client safety, and critical thinking are integrated throughout the course.