NURS 2852 - Nursing Pharmacology
3 Credits
Builds on foundational pharmacology knowledge to explore theoretical concepts that support safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals and natural products in diverse populations across the lifespan. Expands the framework for studying pharmacotherapeutics, quality and safety, major drug classifications, and clinical management, with emphasis on the pathophysiologic mechanisms that inform drug action, selection, and monitoring.
Pre-Requisites NURS 2702 , NURS 2712 , NURS 2731 and NURS 2741 or NURS 2792
Major Content Areas
Pharmacologic principles and pathophysiology
Medication administration and safety
Monitoring and managing drug effects
Fluid and nutritional therapies
Complex dosage calculations
Legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations
Nutrition and pharmacology
Learning Outcomes
Identify contraindications, incompatibilities, and interactions to ensure safe and effective medication administration.
Differentiate between expected side effects and adverse drug reactions.
Formulate appropriate monitoring strategies based on client condition and pharmacologic profile.
Evaluate the effects of fluid volume administration, TPN administration, fluid volume excess, and side effects/adverse effects of each.
Calculate complex medication dosages and titrations.
Discuss the disposal of unused and high-risk medications.
Analyze the relationship between nutrition and pharmacologic therapy, including nutrient-drug interactions and the role of nutrition in supporting therapeutic outcomes.
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