NURS 295 - c Pharmacology in Nursing IV

Institution:

Cypress College

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Description:

One-half hour lecture per week. CSU Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Nursing Program, LVN, PT or completion of NURS 291 C, NURS 292 C, NURS 293 C and NURS 294 C. Corequisite: NURS 296 C. This course correlates with the content in NURS 294 C and NURS 297 C. Theoretical concepts for the safe assessment and administration of medications in the health care setting are emphasized. The role of the nurse in evaluating patient response to drugs will be emphasized. The therapeutic effects, interactions, adverse effects, and the identification of nursing implications of drug administration in pediatric and acute medical-surgical conditions will be presented. Dosage calculations for pediatric clients, physiological differences in the adult versus pediatric clients, and fluid resuscitations for burn clients will be presented.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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