Pharmacology (NURS265)

(01/09/2023-04/21/2023)

Prerequisite Courses

Course Description Credits Course Type Code
NURS225 Introduction to Health Assessment Credits: 4 Crs Type: UG
NURS225L Introduction to Health Assessment Lab Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS230 Health Promotion and Wellness Credits: 3 Crs Type: UG
NURS230C Health Promotion and Wellness Clinical Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS235 Principles of Pathophysiology Credits: 3 Crs Type: UG

Co-Requisite Courses

Course Description Credits Course Type Code
NURS220 Foundations of Nursing 4 UG
NURS220C Foundations of Nursing Clinical 0 UG
NURS240 Mental Health 4 UG
NURS240C Mental Health Nursing Clinical 0 UG

Course Memo

This course builds the student's pharmacology knowledge base with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The major drug classifications will be studied in terms of their effects on the patient /client lines of defense and resistance. The student analyzes the client's multiple drug regimens for the purpose of teaching and providing quality care to patients and families. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours).
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