NUR 243 - Safety and Security Needs III:Pharmacology

Institution:

Onondaga Community College

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Description:

In this course, students use nursing process to safely administer medications. Students are introduced to the study of drugs, how the drugs acts, and how the drug moves through the body, along with a format to organize drug information for both general classifications of medications and specific medications. Major drug classifications are covered. Drug actions, commons side effects, contraindications, drug- drug interactions, and nursing implications are presented for each classification. The generic name, trade name, usual route(s), and safe dosage parameters of prototype drugs and/or commonly prescribed specific medications are highlighted. Safe administration and responsibilities for intravenous medications are introduced and practiced. Prerequisite: NUR 220 or Permission of Instructor Co-requisite: NUR 240 or Permission of Instructor.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyocc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 498-2622

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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