NU 224 - Pharmacology in Nursing II

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

A presentation of key content areas to conceptualize the important components of nursing pharmacology related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and physiology. The focus is on the major drug groups in terms of: indications, mechanism of action, drug effects, and contraindications. The principles of altered pharmacodynamics relative to age and ethnicity are included. Specific nursing responsibilities related to drug administration are emphasized, including medication calculations

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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