HNUR 1180 - Basic Pharmacology

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

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program
A study of fundamental pharmacological and math concepts including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, roman numerals, ratios and proportions, simple equations, percentages, measurements, and U. S. Standard and metric conversions as it applies to drug and dosage calculations. The basic drug classes and properties of pharmacokinetics are introduced. Safety regarding drug preparation, administration, documentation and storage of medications through oral, sublingual, buccal, transdermal, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes are discussed and practiced

CIP Code: 513901