NURS 2150 - Nursing Pharmacology II

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Students learn the concepts of basic pharmacology and the nursing management of drug therapy including the examination of body systems and related drug therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities and differences among drugs in each group and the nursing care for each group utilizing the nursing process. Concepts such as the mechanism of action for each group, its therapeutic use, adverse effects and dosages are covered. An emphasis is placed on drugs that are used to treat acute issues.

Co-Requisite: Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1200 is required.
(2 hrs lec)