Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses I

Catalog description

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of pharmacology, including drug classification, identification, standards, laws and regulations governing drug manufacturing, selling, prescribing, and administering. The basic principles of pharmacology, including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and toxicology are discussed. Principles of drug administration are discussed, including dosage calculation. The nursing process and patient education are emphasized as central to pharmacology in nursing. Finally, specific drug classes are commonly used to manage severe to moderate pain as described. NOTE: Students must complete a drug calculation examination with a minimum score of 80% to continue in the practical nursing program.