LPNR - 1480 Pharmacology II

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first semester of the Practical Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): LPNR-2280, LPNR-2280C, LPNR-2290, LPNR-2290C, and LPNR-2720
This theory course is a continuation of LPNR-1410. It explains drug effects on body systems not previously covered. It focuses on classification, indication of use, mechanism of action, adverse effects, contraindications, drug interactions, and nursing responsibilities for safe medication administration. Students will continue to use math computation skills for drug calculations. The course reinforces informatics, nursing process, and cultural- and age-appropriate techniques of the safe administration of medications. Selected content and drug classes examined in this course include drugs affecting the cardiovascular, peripheral nervous, respiratory, neuromuscular and central nervous systems, as well as drugs used to manage pain.

Credits: 2
Lecture Classroom Hours: 30