NE 220A - Pharmacology for Nursing

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(1.0 Unit) (Prerequisite: Nursing Education 138. Other Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program. One and one-half lecture hours weekly for twelve weeks.) The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of the pharmacologic properties of drug classes, with special emphasis on the clinical application of drug therapy through the nursing process and clinical case studies. This course focuses on the mechanism of action, indications, dosage, and adverse effects of major drug classes and individual (prototype) drugs. A special emphasis is placed on the nursing responsibilities and the educational needs of persons receiving medication therapy. Classifications of medications covered include: analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, anesthetics including drugs used in conscious sedation, sedatives, hypnotic drugs, anti-anxiety, antibiotics and miscellaneous drugs; antifungal and antiviral drugs, anti-asthmatic and glucocorticoid. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and thyroid replacement. Vaccines, drugs affecting reproductive system, including female sex hormones and contraceptives. (CSU)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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