Advanced Pharmacology

Catalog description

This course focuses on prescriptive knowledge across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on safety and the development of clinical reasoning skills as they relate to specific diseases and pharmacologic agents. Attention is given to etiology, pathogenesis, biological and environmental factors in clinical disease manifestation as well as correct dosing, toxicity, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and client education. Prerequisite: NSG 602 .