NURS 3313 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I

An introduction to pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts using an integrated systems approach. This is the first of a two course sequence focusing on the clinical application of physiologic and pharmacologic principles necessary for safe nursing practice across the lifespan.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: every summer — Athens Campus: every summer

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts necessary for comprehensive evidence based clinical practice. 
2. Identify the connection of pathophysiology and disease process on the impact of health.
3. Integrate the concepts of pharmacology with corresponding pathophysiologic alterations and the effect on clinical practice and across the lifespan.
4. Discuss the major concepts associated with pharmacology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and factors affecting drug therapy.
5. Explain the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, cautions, common adverse effects, and clinically important drug-drug interactions for each of the major drug groups.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, economic, and safety implications associated with pharmacologic intervention.