Montgomery College 2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NURS 210 - Pharmacology in Nursing


(TP/SS only)

Study of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of various classifications of medications with emphasis on the nursing implications and patient education required for safe administration of medications. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 212 , and mathematics foundation or consent of program coordinator. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 213 . Three hours each week. Formerly NU 210.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Discuss pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of medications within each pharmcological category.
  • Classify medications into their pharmacological categories.
  • Describe side effects and potential adverse reactions related to medications in each pharmacological category.
  • Use an organized method of identifying key medications by prototype and applying that knowledge in the identification and use of other similar medications.
  • Discuss nursing implications of medications in each pharmacological category.
  • Apply knowledge of special populations throughout the lifespan to administer medications safely.


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