Pharmacology II

2 Credits.

This course builds on the learners' medication knowledge gained from Pharmacology I course. The pharmacology of additional major drug classes is presented enabling students to build a thorough working knowledge of common medications. This course focuses on the application of medication knowledge to differentiate medications and medication classes, recognize key nursing actions required for administering specific medications, and consider a patient's entire medication regimen to maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity of medications. Learners will demonstrate the ability to apply comprehensive medication knowledge to provide safe, effective medication management that improves patient and system outcomes.