PHARMACOLOGY 104 - Pharacodynamics and Nursing Care

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Tis course ofers an introduction to pharmacodynamics through the application of holistic nursing theory and nursing process to clinical nursing practice. General principles of drug action are discussed as they relate to the nursing care of patients of all age groups. Te uses and modes of action for various classifcations of medications will be presented. Principles from the basic sciences to include a holistic nursing perspective will be reinforced. Emphasis is placed on the nursing role in medication administration and evaluation of patient response to medications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226, and Biology 227, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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