Pharmacology for Nursing

Catalog description

In this course, you are taught basic principles of pharmacology including its relationship to the health of individuals and families. Building on previous education from Pathophysiology and previous courses, this course introduces medications that affect specific body systems. Course topics include medication classes, actions, therapeutic and adverse effects of medications, and drug-drug/food-drug interactions, for commonly used medications. You will apply the nursing process to the administration of pharmacologic therapy. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities and client education related to pharmacologic therapy. You must successfully meet all requirements of both the didactic and clinical courses. Failure of one course will lead to a repeat of both the didactic and clinical courses.