Pharmacology A (NURS 2105)
This course examines the principles of pharmacology required to administer medications in a safe and professional manner. Medication administration requires the application of the nursing process for clinical decision-making. The various routes of medication administration are introduced. Complementary, Indigenous, alternative remedies, and polypharmacy across the lifespan are explored. The learners will gain an understanding of pharmacology and medication administration across the lifespan. Also included are the topics of substance abuse and addiction.
Course code: NURS 2105
Credits: 2.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Corequisites
NURS 2101, NURS 2102, NURS 2103, NURS 2104, NURS 2106.
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0Additional Information
- Introduction to Pharmacology: The PN role and legal responsibilities of medication administration; Pharmacodynamics; Pharmacokinetics; Drug actions and interactions; Drug classifications according to body systems; Principles of medication administration; Drug distribution systems; Basic terminology used in pharmacology
- Nursing Process and Pharmacology
- Routes of Medication Administration: Oral; Rectal; Topical; Parenteral; Percutaneous
- Introduction to complementary, Indigenous and traditional healing alternatives: Vitamin Supplements; Herbal Preparations; Homeopathy;
- Basic medication dosage calculations
- Polypharmacy across the lifespan
- Drug Classifications according to body systems: Endocrine, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Musculoskeletal and Sensory systems
- Miscellaneous drug classifications (antineoplastics); Antimicrobial agents; drug resistance
- Interactions of complementary and alternative healing remedies with prescription medications
† 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.