NUR 1121 — Fundamentals of Pharmacology & Dosage Calculation
Application of the nursing process in relation to commonly prescribed, over-the-counter, and supplemental drug therapy. Concepts of pharmacology, drug classifications, prototypes of drug groups, mechanisms of action, indications, cautions, contraindications, drug interactions, adverse effects of drugs, and specific nursing considerations required for safe administration. Principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics. Evaluation of pharmacological efficacy, educational needs of the patient in relation to medication regimes, and dosage calculation. 15 theory hours.
Prerequisites: MTH 0530, NUR 1130