NRSG 125 - Pathopharmacology 2

1 Credits

This course continues with pharmacology concepts and the use of medications in the role of a nurse. Activities include medication administration, wound care & wound assessment, nasogastric tube insertion & enteral feeding, oxygen delivery systems (nasal cannula, masks, nebulizer), and sterile technique: donning sterile gloves.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 115 with minimum 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Second quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:14:22

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Concepts: Pharmacology, Metabolism, and Safety

Exemplars: Error Prevention, Dosage Calculations, Medication Administration, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify and classify medications used in the care of persons experiencing health concerns related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances, perfusion, elimination, and cognition.

Demonstrate accuracy in weight based and multi-step medication related numerical calculations.

Recognize safe dosage parameters and nursing role in verifying safe medication administration.

Utilize selected safety enhanced medication administration related technologies and resources.