Principles of Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing | Spalding University Catalog

NURS-656: Principles of Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing

3 credit hours

This course focuses on principles of pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and application in select populations. Discussion of factors related to drug interactions and drug toxicity is included. Emphasis is on pharmacologic agents used in primary care practice and classes of drugs utilized to treat a variety of pathophysiological processes. Pharmacologic utilization to promote wellness and disease prevention is also included.