HLH 170 - Pharmacology

Institution:

Salem Community College

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Description:

Introduces general principles of pharmacology and utilization of the nursing process in the administration of pharmacologic agents. Students examine several medications in each major drug classification for major effects, major side effects and applicable nursing care. Dosage ranges for some medications are studied. Students practice conversion of dosages from the household and apothecary to the metric system by completing worksheets and solving problems using a personal computer. The course is taught by lecture and auto-tutorial computer review. Prerequisite: HLH 130 Corequisite: HLH 178 Offered: Fall

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salemcc.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 299-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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