Pharmacology and Dosage

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction into terminology, approved abbreviations, federal and state laws related to pharmacology, drug therapy, understanding correct administration of medications, and assessment of patient condition. In addition, the misuse and abuse of drugs including legal implications will be discussed. The student will learn commonly used drugs, drug classifications, action/physiological effect, interactions, side effects, generic versus brand name drugs contraindications, routes of administration, nursing implications, chemical compound of pharmacology and microbiology aspects of pharmaceuticals. Dosage calculations including PO, parenteral, intravenous, and pediatric calculations will be emphasized. Course delivered in 16-week module (3.5 hours of lecture per week).