PN 170 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II

This course is a continuation of PN 140 in the use of pharmaceutical agents in nursing. Concepts include the methods and principles of pharmacology, the classification of drugs and drug administration using the Nursing Process. Drug classifications presented are drugs affecting the urinary system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, integumentary system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, autonomic nervous system, reproductive system, mental health, drug therapy in infection, and cancer. The role of the nurse as provider of care is emphasized, along with legal and ethical accountability.
Prerequisite(s): PN 140, PN 150, and PN 150L
1.5 credits = 1.5 lecture