Overview
Description
Expands on principles of pathophysiology of select body systems and pharmacological management of common disease processes. Emphasis on safety and the nurses’ role in medication administration.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Admission to the Nursing major.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing major.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring and Summer
Terms
spring, summer
Restrictions
Admission to the Nursing major.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- examine the pathogenesis, progression of pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of selected disease processes to provide safe care.
- identify medication properties and nursing considerations for selected disease processes to provide safe medication administration.
- demonstrate the nurse’s role in management and administration of medications to ensure safe practice.
- discuss the ethical and moral nursing responsibilities in safe medication administration.
- recognize the interactive effects of polypharmacy on the aging population.