| Description: |
This course is an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology, including major
drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication
administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered
care. Central topics include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration
of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications
to diverse patient populations across the lifespan, all within the scope of a practical
nurse. |
