Pharmacology

This course focuses on the basic concepts of pharmacology, including drug uses, sources, major therapeutic classifications of medications and actions of drugs including the common adverse reactions of the major therapeutic classifications. This course will cover autonomic and central nervous system drugs, the drugs affecting the musculoskeletal system and ophthalmic and otic system drugs. The rest of the body systems will be covered in PHRM 124. Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIOL 115, PRMT 101, PRMT 102, and PRMT 111. (F, O)

This course focuses on the basic concepts of pharmacology, including drug uses, sources, major therapeutic classifications of medications and actions of drugs including the common adverse reactions of the major therapeutic classifications. This course covers the cardiovascular system, GI and respiratory systems, endocrine system and the immune systems. Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIOL 115, PRMT 101, PRMT 102, PRMT 111, PHRM 123. (F, O)

An introduction to drug legislation, sources, forms, major classifications, actions, side effects and nursing assessments and nursing interventions of common medications. It prepares the student to begin a systematic and continuing study of drug therapy associated with common health problems and provides necessary information for safe administration of medications to the biopsychosocial, spiritual and culturally diverse client. Prerequisites of this course are satisfactory completion of the first semester of the NDSCS nursing curriculum. (Second semester of the curriculum) (F, S)

The course will examine the effects of aging on the geriatric individual. These changes will be investigated in relation to their impact on pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics. Students will examine and analyze medication induced problems and the use of chemical restraints. This course is designed for the student who has successfully completed a basic pharmacology course.

This course presents education on the concepts and principles of pharmacology and establishing a knowledge base for major drug classifications. A comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy through the use of the nursing process will assist the registered nurse in role development in regards to medications. Nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, goals, interventions/implications, and evaluation relative to client care and education for medication administration will be included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first semester of the Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing curriculum with a minimum of a "C" in each course that applies to the nursing curriculum. Corequisites: NURS 118 and NURS 119. (S)

A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.

A course designed to meet special departmental needs.