RNUR 1152: Introduction to Pharmacology

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Subject:
Registered Nursing
Credit hours: 2 Lecture hours: 2 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

The student will acquire knowledge fundamental to the development of basic skills and attitudes necessary to meet the nursing needs common to man. Students will identify and analyze nursing principles derived from scientific concepts of client care.

Prerequisite(s)

Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program

Course Fee
$20
Topical Outline
  1. Study Skills
  2. Pharmacological Principles/Terms
  3. Oral Medication Administration
  4. Injectable Medication Administration (IM/Z-Track/SQ)
  5. Drug Calculations
  6. NG/G-Tube Medication & Feeding Administration
  7. Medication Errors
  8. Inhaled Medications
  9. Topical Medications
  10. Dermatologic, Ophthalmic & Otic Medications
  11. Vitamins & Supplements
  12. Bowel Disorder Drugs
  13. Anti-emetic & Anti-Nausea Drugs
  14. CNS Depressants
  15. Antibiotics (No IV administration)
  16. Anti-diabetic Medications
  17. Anti-hypertensive Medications
  18. Fluid & Electrolytes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Discuss legal responsibilities and principles of safe medication administration
  • Identify appropriate nursing interventions for safe medication administration.
  • Identify appropriate resources, necessary for safe medication administration.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply calculation principles for safe medication administration