NURS 1090 - Pharmacology For Nurses

4 Credits Hour(s)
3 Lecture Clock Hour(s)
2 Lab Clock Hour(s)
Credit Summary: (4-3-2-0)

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the clinical component of the nursing program
Foundations and principles of pharmacology and applications in practice including medical math concepts which apply to drug and dosage calculations are discussed in this course. Drug types, classifications, actions and interactions, side effects and adverse effects are also presented. Safe, effective drug administration and important nursing implications and developmental considerations related to each drug underlying principles of actions of various drug groups, sources, physical and chemical properties, physiological actions, absorption rate, excretion, therapeutic uses, side effects, and toxicity are emphasized in this course.

CIP Code: 513801