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PN 107 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY I



One of the major practical nursing responsibilities in-patient care is the safe administration of medications. This course provides the beginning knowledge base of general pharmacology principles and information, drug characteristics, legal information, age-related and developmental considerations, and math for pharmacology calculations, including dosage calculation HESI testing. The course explores instruction for correct calculation of divided doses, solid and liquid medications and intravenous fluids and medications. Students will learn how to classify medications, examples of various medications, actions, uses, side effects, patient teaching, and nursing implications. Total course credits 3; Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program (or with permission of the faculty member).