Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 WNCC College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 WNCC College Catalog
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ADNR - 1122 Principles of Pharmacology I


Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ADNR-1112 , ADNR-1112L ,  ADNR-1132 , ADNR-1160 , ADNR-1160L  and PSYC-2150   
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-1134 , ADNR-1141 , ADNR-1141L , ADNR-1151 , ADNR 1151L  and BIOS-2050  
This theory course provides an overview of basic concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and safe medication administration. Selected drug classes examined in this course include those affecting the gastrointestinal, central and autonomic nervous, cardiovascular and renal, respiratory, and endocrine systems, as well as those used in the management of pain.

Selected prototype agents for each drug classification will be examined, including indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, adverse effects, interactions, routes of administration, nursing implications, and patient-centered teaching.

Credits: 1
Lecture Classroom Hours: 15



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