Pharmacotherapeutics 2 (NURS 1260)
This course continues the study of pharmacology. Building on previous concepts and principles of pharmacotherapeutics and existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, pharmacological knowledge will be applied to the pathophysiological states related to chronic health challenges. The role of critical inquiry is applied to the nurse’s responsibilities of safe and effective medication administration.
Course code: NURS 1260
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.Corequisites
NURS 1261, NURS 1262, NURS 1263, NURS 1264.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41484 | January 7, 2025 to April 15, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Khader, Dania |
Additional Information
- Applying drug classification information to the Safe Care Nursing Framework ®?
- Complementary Alternative Medications (CAM) and the interaction with over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins and minerals and with prescription (Rx) medications - Natural health products, vitamin and mineral supplements
- Drugs for Nutritional disorders - enteral feedings, vitamin deficiencies
- Drugs for pulmonary disorders - COPD, Asthma, Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
- Drugs for the Endocrine disorders - Diabetes Types 1&2, Thyroid
- Drugs for cardiovascular disorders - Angina, HTN, Heart Failure, Artherosclerosis, Diuretics
- Non-opioid analgesics
- Drugs for Bone and Joint disorders - osteoporosis
- Drugs for degenerative diseases of the Nervous System- Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Drugs for Gastrointestinal disorders - GERD, Nausea & Vomiting, ulcers, H.pylori
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.