NURS 264 - Nursing Pharmacology

Credit(s): 2.5
2.5 hours lecture, 2.5 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 minimum grade of B-, BIOL 130A minimum grade of B-, BIOL 131 minimum grade of B-, BIOL 131A minimum grade of B-, CHEM 160 minimum grade of B-, CHEM 160A minimum grade of B-, BIOL 265 minimum grade of B-, BIOL 265A minimum grade of B-, BIOL 117 minimum grade of B-, MATH 117 minimum grade of B-, PSYN 101 minimum grade of B-.
The general principles of pharmacology, therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action, biotransformation, dosage range, side effects, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions of each class of drugs, and of selected drugs in each classification will be presented. Emphasis is upon the interaction of client systems and pharmacological agents. The lab component involves a practical application of the general principles of pharmacology, emphasizing the requisite techniques of med-math computation, medication administration, and documentation.