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Dec 06, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2024-2025 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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NURS 709 - Adv Prescribing Pharmacology for the Acutely Ill Patient (2 units)
Application of basic pharmacologic principles applied to medications prescribing in the acute care environment in an evidence-based approach.
Maximum units a student may earn: 2
Prerequisite(s): NURS 716 ; NURS 717 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Summer
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 patients with specific acute health problems.
4. identify actual and potential adverse drug reactions and significant drug interactions.
5. develop and provide relevant educational strategies to facilitate patient collaboration in treatment and to maximize therapeutic response.
6. evaluate the effects of single and multiple drug regimens on patient health status and functioning.
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