Description
Prerequisite: Earned “C” grade or above in BIO212, BIO216, and CHE104 or permission of instructor. This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students will study pharmacological properties of medications relative to their origin, classification, and dosage to develop an understanding of their usage and interactions in human disease and the mechanisms that govern them. Students will examine the pathophysiological and pharmacological phenomena that produce alterations in homeostasis, laying a foundation for the application of the nursing process with individuals, families, and groups.