Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses II

Catalog description

This course builds upon pharmacological principles discussed in Principles of Nursing Pharmacology (LPNU 124) to focus on specific drug therapy for common alterations in health. Body systems and physiological drug classifications are used to organize the study of drug therapy to treat common alterations in health with emphasis on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics including usage, adverse reactions, and patient education. Specific principles of drug utilization across the lifespan are discussed. The nursing process is used as a guide for discussing the assessment, administration, evaluation and patient education needs of patients receiving specific drug therapy. Application of course content is provided during supervised clinical lab experiences throughout the program of study.