Description
Builds upon previous knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Examines basic principles of select categories of disease states and drugs including cellular responses. Provides opportunities to assess, diagnose, manage, and explore pharmacologic agents for common health problems. Analyzes relationship between pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses. Explores issues affecting health promotion, patients? willingness to adhere to drug regimens as well as issues related to prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses.
(Four credit hours)