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 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 Third quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:14:36

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, Fluid & Electrolytes, and Safety

Exemplars: Antibiotic Resistance, Infection, Diabetes, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance, Medication Administration, Dosage Calculation (IVF rates and IVP), Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics

Student Learning Outcomes
Classify identified medications used in the care of disorders of inflammation, infection, metabolism, and elimination.

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.

Utilize selected safety enhanced medication administration related technologies and resources.

Describe own role in preventing medication errors.