LPNU 1234 - Basic Pharmacology

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

Prerequisite(s): LPNU 1223
This course provides information on pharmacology that is essential for accurately calculating dosages and understanding drug orders and labels. Students learn to recognize common abbreviations and to select correct dosages for medication administration. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and the prevention of medication errors. Students will learn procedures for oral, intramuscular, enteral, parenteral, topical, and instillation administration routes/ methods. Safety precautions, guidelines, and documentation will also be emphasized. This course includes 15-hour skills lab.

CIP Code: 51.3901