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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NSG 1540 Pharmacotherapeutics
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
This course provides students the opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of pharmacology with an emphasis on the nurse’s role in safe medication management. Current pharmacological principles, therapeutic effects, drug interactions, and side effects are emphasized. The role of the nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention is addressed. Focus is placed on concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1545 , NSG 1550 , NSG 2500
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