PHARM 103: Pharmacology In Nursing III

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Class Program

Pharmacology

Nursing

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089302

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of medications used to treat chronic health problems and infections. This course discusses the safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, and route of administration, with a focus on use of the intravenous route.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to Nursing Program

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacokinetics of medications used to treat integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurosensory, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Calculate accurate medication dosages and conversions.

Correlate nursing considerations to client variables which may alter medication responses.

Evaluate client-specific strategies for safe medication administration.

Demonstrate knowledge of safe preparation and proper methods for administration of fluids and medications via the intravenous route.

Integrate a knowledge of pharmacology when developing an individualized nursing plan of care.

Demonstrate effective teaching strategies when educating clients about medications.

Core Topics

Medications used to treat cellular alterations and infections
Medications used to treat neurologic disorders; eye and ear disorders
Medications used to treat gastrointestinal disorders
Medications used to treat integumentary disorders
Medications used to treat musculoskeletal disorders
Administering medications, fluids, nutrition, and blood products via the intravenous route
Evidence based practice related to infusion therapy, including assessment, maintenance, and documentation of intravenous lines