NUR 2002 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II

• Use clinical judgment and an understanding of the pathogenesis, compensatory mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment modalities and disease sequelae to identify nursing interventions that address disease processes (Person-Centered Care; Clinical Judgment)
• Incorporate knowledge of the basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to explain the concepts of drug mechanism of action; timing of medication; drug reactions; and potential interactions (Evidence-Based Practice)
• Apply core drug knowledge, clinical judgment, and effective communication skills in conjunction with the nursing process to describe safe administration of medications, prevention, detection, and response to adverse drug effects, evaluation of effectiveness of drug therapy, and patient education (Person-Centered Care; Clinical Judgment; Communication)
• Explain the role of genetic factors in drug selection, drug metabolism, and triggering disease processes (Evidence-Based Practice)
• Accept personal responsibility and participate in own development toward the role of the professional nurse through acts of integrity, mutual respect, and actively seeking out opportunities to learn (Professional Role)
• Acknowledge the importance of accessing current and reliable sources to maintain and update one’s knowledge of disease conditions and drugs over the course of a nursing career (Evidence-Based Practice)

• None

• Pathophysiology:
  • Structure and function of the kidney, disorders of renal function, and disorders of the bladder and lower urinary tract
  • Structure and disorders of the GI system and disorders of hepatobiliary and exocrine pancreas
  • Organization and control of neural function, somatosensory function of pain, disorders of neuromuscular function, and disorders of brain function
  • Disorders of musculoskeletal metabolic and rheumatic function
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Disorders of male and female genitourinary/reproductive system
  • Disorders of sensory function
  • Disorders of skin integumentary function
• Pharmacology:
  • Gastrointestinal tract drugs
  • Diabetes management drugs
  • Neurodegenerative drugs
  • Pain management
  • Central nervous system drugs
  • Drug abuse treatment drugs
  • Psychotherapeutic drugs
  • Bone and joint disorder drugs
  • Women’s health drugs
  • Men’s health drugs