Course Descriptions and Outlines

AD Nursing Courses

Pharmacology

This course presents the foundational pharmacological concepts. Medications¿ physiologic effects on the body and pharmacologic principles will be emphasized. Pharmacology principles addressed will include: major pharmacological classifications; medication effects, side effects, adverse reactions, and age- specific modifications; essential components of provider orders; and the nursing role related to safe medication administration. Included in this course is information on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects, and contraindications to drug use. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and nursing care related to the safe administration of medications to patients across the life span. Prerequisite(s): ADNG1000, 1050, BIOL2254, MATH1110/1930 Co-requisite(s): ADNG1150, 1200, CHEM1100, PSYC2201

Credits: 2.00

Credit Breakdown: Lecture 2.00
Lab 0
On the job training n/a

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