NURS 111 - Pharmacotherapy and Nursing

2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Discussion of drug classifications and their effects on various body structures. Therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, nursing implications, and safety precautions and guidelines are emphasized in each classification. The nursing process is integrated into this course to assess the client’s learning needs and effects of pharmacological interventions. Prerequisite(s): PRNU 101, PRNU 103, and NURS 110. Corequisite(s): PRNU 106