NURP 111 Pharmacology For Practical Nurses B*
This Course covers drug therapy for medical diseases/disorders covered in NURP 121. It is designed to be taken in conjunction with NURP 121 (Medical Surgical II). Review of mathematics for computing dosage, principles for administration of medications, and responsibilities of licensed practical nurses administering medications are identified.
NURP 111Pharmacology For Practical Nurses B*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Corequisite Narrative
NURP 121
III. Catalog Course Description
This Course covers drug therapy for medical diseases/disorders covered in NURP 121. It is designed to be taken in conjunction with NURP 121 (Medical Surgical II). Review of mathematics for computing dosage, principles for administration of medications, and responsibilities of licensed practical nurses administering medications are identified.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- List appropriate observations related to expected actions and problematic actions of discussed medications.
- Distinguish classifications, generic and trade names, expected actions, side effects, normal dosage, routes of administration and nursing implications of various medications that address pathophysiological conditions of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems as well as pain management drugs.
- Define the pharmacodynamics of medications and list the various toxic effects.
- Identify the nurse’s role in the management and safe administration of drug therapy as prescribed by a physician or other authorized health care provider.
- Describe how medications are created, researched, marketed, distributed and utilized.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies