Pharmacology for Nursing
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Keywords
pharmacology,drug therapy,medications,medication administration,nursing,healthcare,nurses,patient care,dosage calculation,pharmalogic,patient education
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Secondary Material Type
Assessment Tool
Assignment
Drill and Practice
Online Course Module
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Assignment
Drill and Practice
Online Course Module
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Institution
Industry Partner
TN Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course introduces pharmacology for nursing students. Topics include the profession’s legal & ethical framework as it relates to drug legislation and ethical use of drug therapy; how drug therapy impacts health; pertinent information relating to drug therapy; assessment needs of the patient; adverse effects of medications; gender, ethnic, and cultural influences impacting drug therapy; the importance of patient education; roles of the healthcare team; the importance of medication administration in the treatment plan; and the potential impact of medication costs on patient health.