Description
This course builds on previously learned concepts and strengthens the student’s ability to make appropriate clinical decisions related to pathophysiologic causes and pharmacologic treatments of common, selected disease processes. Focused on fundamental principles of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, the course emphasizes the role and responsibility of the professional nurse in the safe administration and management of medications for the achievement of optimum and safe health outcomes. Best practices for high-risk and vulnerable populations as well as a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy are explored.
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