NURS 738 - Advanced Pharmacology

3 Credits
The course focuses on the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents to manage health across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug categories are discussed as a basis for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and complementary-alternative therapeutic agents. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues in pharmacology are explored.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required for successful completion of all NURS and NRPY courses.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 735
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop appropriate pharmacotherapeutic plans using advanced clinical judgment.
2. Apply principles of pharmacotherapy and pathophysiology to clinical presentations.
3. Describe actions, interactions, adverse effects, and common dosages of selected drug categories.