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NSG 211 Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a theory course that introduces the basic principles of pharmacology and nursing implications within the framework of nursing process. The science of pharmacology is discussed with an emphasis on the actions, side effects, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug prototypes within each drug classification. Students will holistically view individual patients and the pathophysiology at the root of illness, the rationale behind prescribed drugs for them and a plan for safe effective treatment. Prerequisites: BIO 200, CHM 170, NSG 110.

Credits

3