NRSG 225 - Pathopharmacology 5

1 Credits

Pharmacology concepts and the use of medications in the role of a nurse for special populations are the focus of this course. Multi-step numerical calculations for medications associated with special populations including weight/BSA based, fluid replacement, and emergency situations. Common medication classifications and considerations related to disorders of reproduction, acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, and considerations for use of medication across the lifespan and childbearing years are explored.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 215 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 Fifth quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20230320T10:55:19

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, & Cellular Regulation

Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics

Exemplars

Anemia - blood transfusion
Gestational diabetes
Antipsychotics
Anxiolytics
Mood stabilizers

Safety

Student Learning Outcomes
Clinical Judgment

Differentiate medication classifications, routes, and dosages utilized in special populations across the lifespan.
Evaluate responses to pharmacologic interventions in specialized populations.

Safety

Solve medication administration calculations for populations across the lifespan using specialized formulas or parameters.

Informatics and Quality Improvement

Explain process to address discrepancies pertaining to pathopharmacology.
Outline strategies to improve electronic and interprofessional communication to improve patient outcomes.