NUR 268A - Drug Therapy and Nursing Implications

Institution:

Linn-Benton Community College

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Description:

(1 class hr/wk, 1 cr) F This one credit course focuses on nursing management and critical thinking regarding medication therapy. Introductory topics are pharmacokinetics, drug interactions and nursing implications. These topics are then applied to the following drug groups: analgesics, opiates, nonopioids, NSAIDs, aspirin, drugs for bone disorders, joint disorders, adrenergics, cholinergics, sedatives, hypnotics, and infectious disease agents. Drug lists for each major category of drugs will be used to direct learning for drug action, safe dosage, side effects, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and nursing implications. Prerequisite: NUR 101 Nursing I (current enrollment acceptable).

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.linnbenton.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 917-4999

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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