PHARMACOLOGY AND ALTERATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING II

Catalog description

This course is a continuation of the study of pathophysiology and pharmacology for nursing students. It provides a deeper understanding of pathophysiologic processes of body systems, the management of disease states, interpretation of lab values and the analysis of symptomology and nursing indicators to allow students to initiate appropriate nursing actions as related to pharmacology and pathophysiology. This course explores assessment of therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse reactions of medications; it presents teaching skills needed to enhance patient education and pharmacologic literacy. Students must be admitted to the Professional Nursing Sequence to be able register for this course.