NUR1141 — Nursing Math & Pharmacology
Students will learn about medications and their effects on different body systems. The conceptual and mathematical operations necessary for safe and effective administration of intravenous medications, preparing medications that come in powdered form and adjusting medication administration based on medical protocols are discussed. Concepts of medications including history, nomenclature, sources of drug information, federal drug laws and standards, medication classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, variables affecting medication actions and effects, and methods of delivery will be addressed.