September 2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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September 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NM 236 - Pharmacology^


This course introduces the student to the role of pharmacotherapeutic agents in the treatment of illness as well as the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in clients throughout the life span. Basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles are introduced. These concepts provide the basis for the study of drug actions, indications, side effects, nursing implications, and client education. All major drug groups are addressed. This course will provide a foundation for critical thinking and the utilization of the nursing process in the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Semester Credit Hours 4.00 semester credit hours. Contact Hours: 60 Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None.