NRSG 135 - Pathopharmacology 3

1 Credits

This course continues with pharmacology concepts and the use of medications in the role of a nurse. Intravenous fluid and medication administration practices and advanced numerical calculations for rates of administration are explored. Common medication classifications and considerations related to disorders of inflammation, infection, metabolism, and elimination are emphasized.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 125 with minimum GPA of 2.5.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Third quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20230320T10:56:17

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
ProfTech Related Instruction

Computation
Safety

Course Outline
Pharmacology & Metabolism

Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics

Fluid & Electrolytes

IV fluids

Safety

Dosage calculations
IV Fluid Rates
IV Piggyback

Student Learning Outcomes
Clinical Judgment

Identify and classify medications used in the care of disorders of inflammation, infection, metabolism, and elimination.

Safety

Demonstrate accuracy in multi-step medication related numerical calculations involving intravenous medications and fluids.
Determine safe dosage parameters and nursing role in verifying safe medication administration.

Informatics and Quality Improvement

Utilize selected safety enhanced medication administration related technologies and resources.
Describe own role in preventing medication errors.