NURS 320 - Principles of Pharmacology

3 credits.
This course establishes a foundation about pharmacology and the use of drugs to manage common diseases and conditions. It focuses on the pharmokinetics and pharmacodynamics of common drugs and how they are used to modify body systems. Lifespan variations are discussed as well as the implications for patient teaching and monitoring. Economic, political and ethical issues related to drug development and marketing are explored. Three lecture periods.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 210, NURS 220 and NURS 230.
Corequisite(s): None.