NUR 115 - Pharmacology I

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines principles of responsibility/accountability in medication administration, patient safety and processes/practices to reduce medication errors. Emphasis is placed on assessment, evaluation and effective interventions for pain and infection control management along with consequences of medication error. Introduction to drug classification, actions, dosage, adverse effects, interactions, and medication teaching for the following: analgesics, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anesthesia. Medication calculations introduced for oral and parenteral medications (1 CREDIT). Co-requisite: BIO 205; NUR 105 (Introduction to Nursing Care); NUR 110 (Concepts of Nursing)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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