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