An introduction to nursing principles of medication administration. Explores the therapeutic actions, major side effects, and nursing implications of common drugs in major classifications. Principles of medication administration and dosage calculation are included.
Corequisites
NUR 110 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Utilize accurate methods to calculate oral and parenteral medication doses and rates within a reasonable time frame. (POC.1)
- Identify the “rights” of safe medication administration. (POC.1)
- Discuss major medication classifications and the body system affected by those medications. (POC.1)
- Recognize appropriate nursing considerations for each medication classification discussed. (POC.1)
Institutional Outcomes
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession.
Course Content Outline
- The nursing process and drug therapy
- Systems of measurement
- Drugs affecting body systems