NURS 1210 Pharmacology in Chronic Illness
This course guides the learner in applying the concepts of safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, and professionalism in the exploration of pharmacological principles that include the mechanism of action, therapeutic responses, adverse effects, and potential interactions of the selected classes of medications. The nursing process provides the framework for the study of therapeutic administration of medications commonly used to treat various chronic health conditions. Health care provider responsibilities, interprofessional teamwork, safe medication administration practices, and patient education are emphasized for overall health maintenance. Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 1100 and NURS 1110; completion of, or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1000. (1 lect.)
Major Topics
- Antidiabetic Drugs
- Analgesic Drugs
- Anti-Parkinson Drugs
- Respiratory Drugs
- Antihypertensive Drugs
- Heart Failure Drugs
- Hyperlipidemia Drugs
- Diuretic Drugs
- Anemia Drugs
- Adrenergic and Adrenergic Blockers
- Cholinergic and Cholinergic Blockers
- Substance Abuse
- CNS Depressants
- CNS Stimulants
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate the role of the nurse in supporting patient safety in medication administration.
2. Utilize the nursing process and current evidence to guide decision-making in medication administration based on knowledge of the indications, action, interactions, and adverse effects of various classes of medications.
3. Explain the nursing role within an interprofessional team when caring for patients receiving medications.
4. Relate patient characteristics to individualized medication therapy.
5. Identify potential legal and scope of practice issues associated with medication administration.
6. Describe evidence based-teaching plans for patients receiving medication therapy.