NUR-113 Pharmacology I
This course introduces the student to the nurse’s professional role and responsibilities for safe medication administration while applying the basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics as they impact nursing care.
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Course Outline
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the nurse’s professional role and responsibilities for safe medication administration while applying the basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics as they impact nursing care.
Credit Hours
1Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Corequisites
BIO-171, ENG-101, MAT-115, PSY-100, NUR-111 and NUR-112
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the nurse's professional role and responsibilities for safe medication administration.
- Explain the basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics as it impacts nursing care.
- Apply knowledge of basic math concepts for the safe administration of oral and parenteral medications.
Topic Outline
- Medication content will align with theoretical content presented in NUR 111 Health Concepts I.
- 1. Dosage calculation
- 2. Pharmacology and pharmacokinetic principles
- 3. Nursing responsibilities related to safe medication administration
- 4. Anti-inflammatories
- a. Salicylates
- b. NSAIDs
- c. Topical corticosteroids
- 5. Analgesics
- a. Acetaminophen
- b. Opioids and narcotics
- c. Opioid antagonists
- 6. Antidiarrheals
- 7. Laxatives and stool softeners
- 8. Sleep aids
- a. Melatonin
- b. Zolpidem
- 9. Alzheimer's medications
- a. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
- 10. Antibacterials
- 11. Vitamins and iron
- 12. Antihistamines
- 13. Antitussives
- 14. Ophthalmic glaucoma medications
- a. Beta-adrenergic blockers
- b. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- c. Prostaglandin analogues
- 15. Statins
- 16. Antihypertensives
- a. Beta blockers
- b. ACE inhibitors
- c. Calcium channel blockers
- d. ARBs