NUR-123 Pharmacology II

This course examines the role of the professional nurse in pharmacological therapies for physical/mental health problems across the lifespan including an emphasis on a holistic perspective to provide safe patient-centered care.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

NUR-111, NUR-112 and NUR-113

Corequisite

BIO-172, PSY-200, NUR-121 and NUR-122

Department

• Nursing

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Rotation Schedule

• Fall: Hybrid
• Spring: Hybrid

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

NUR 123: Pharmacology II

Department

Nursing

Course Description

This course examines the role of the professional nurse in pharmacological therapies for physical/mental health problems across the lifespan including an emphasis on a holistic perspective to provide safe patient-centered care.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	1
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

Prerequisites

NUR-111, NUR-112 and NUR-113

Corequisites

BIO-172, PSY-200, NUR-121 and NUR-122

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the role of the professional nurse in administering common pharmacological therapies for physical/mental health problems across the lifespan.
2. Identify pharmacological and integrative therapies for patients with commonly occurring physical/mental health problems to ensure safe patient-centered care.
3. Apply knowledge of advanced math concepts for the safe administration of intravenous medications.

Topic Outline

1. Medication content will align with theoretical content presented in NUR 122 Health Concepts II.
2. 1. Antifungals and antivirals
3. 2. Corticosteroids
4. 3. Immunosuppressants
5. 4. Antiemetics
6. 5. Antidiabetic medications
7.     a. Insulin
8.     b. Sulfonylureas
9.     c. Non-sulfonylureas
10. 6. Antidepressants
11.     a. SSRIs
12.     b. MAOIs
13.     c. Tricyclics
14.     d. SNRIs
15.     e. Atypical antidepressants
16. 7. Anxiolytics
17.     a. Benzodiazepines
18. 8. Stimulants, sedatives, and barbiturates
19.     a. Amphetamines
20.     b. Benzodiazepines
21. 9. Antipsychotics
22.     a. Phenothiazines and nonphenothiazines
23. 10. Mood stabilizers
24. 11. Alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonists
25. 12. Adrenergic antagonists
26. 13. Cholinergic agonists
27. 14. Local, regional, and general anesthetics
28. 15. Anticoagulants
29.     a. Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
30.     b. Heparin
31.     c. Warfarin
32. 16. Antiplatelet agents
33. 17. Antiretrovirals
34. 18. Diuretics
35. 19. Hormone replacement
36.     a. Levothyroxine
37. 20. Electrolytes
38.     a. Potassium (K⁺)
39.     b. Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
40.     c. Bicarbonate
41. 21. Antacids
42.     a. PPIs
43.     b. H2 blockers
44. 22. Chemotherapy (antineoplastics)