HPRS 2200 - Pharmacology For Health Professions Credit

Institution:

Victoria College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or special permission of the ADN Program Director. Corequisites: RNSG 1219, RNSG 1423, and RNSG 1260 or RNSG 1327 and RNSG 1261 A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, client education, and calculation of dosages. Introduction to the principles of pharmacology with an explanation of ethnic, cultural, and age considerations in drug therapy. The three systems most commonly used to calculate drug dosages will be reviewed. Conversion from one system to another will be illustrated. Emphasis will be on accuracy in calculating dosages. Prototype drugs will be used to illustrate each drug category with emphasis on nursing implications.

Credits:

0.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.victoriacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 573-3291

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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