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Sep 27, 2024
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NURS 731 - Adv Pharm & Prescrib for Ped & Adol Acute Care Pops (1 unit)
Understanding of basic pharmacologic principles applied to new drugs as they become available in the future with application to acute, and critical care situations for pediatric and adolescent populations.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in selecting drugs.
2. analyze the relationship between pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses.
3. compare and contrast pharmacological agents with respect to treatment of individuals with specific acute, chronic, and critical health problems.
4. select pharmacologic agents for the management of client health problems based on client variations, the problem being managed and cost effectiveness.
5. identify actual and potential adverse drug reactions and significant drug interactions.
6. develop and provide relevant educational strategies to facilitate client collaboration in treatment and to maximize therapeutic response.
7. evaluate the effects of single and multiple drug regimens on client health status and functioning.
8. evaluate the interactions of nonprescription therapies with prescription therapies.
9. demonstrate a working knowledge of basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in the advanced nursing practice role.
10. identify categories of medications, especially those commonly prescribed by the nurse practitioner.
11. define the stages of new drug development, including drug legislation.
12. demonstrate the ability to use and evaluate drug information literature.
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