Pharmacology/Mstrs Prep Nurse

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics as they relate to various patient populations with acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the indications, mechanisms of action, monitoring adverse drug reactions/interactions with prescription, over the counter and homeopathic/alternative therapies, patient adherence, and ethical implications. The role of the nurse in teaching safe and effective medication administration as well as the nurse's role in case of overdose including supportive measures is discussed. Combined lecture, discussion board activities, lessons, and case studies are integrated to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate application of pharmacological theory. Shadow Health assignments are integrated to provide students the opportunity to demonstrate application of pharmacological theory.