Pharmacology

Catalog description

This course builds upon students’ knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and the nursing process. It is designed to provide the knowledge required for the safe administration of drugs and teaching with patients across the lifespan. Actions, therapeutic uses, interactions and side effects of major drug classifications, as well as nursing responsibilities related to drug administration to patients across the lifespan are examined. Prerequisite(s): NU 210 and NL 210 and ( MS 141 or MS 180 or MS 181 or MS 182 ).