NU 607 - Advanced Pharmacology

Co-requisite:  NP 600

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Examine how principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics and pharmacoeconomics influence pharmacological therapeutics (AACN I, IX).
• Analyze pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic characteristics such as indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, clinical response, adverse effects and toxicity of major drug categories (AACN I, IX).
• Correlate the pathophysiology of a disease with the therapeutic action of an intervention (AACN I, VII, VIII).
• Evaluate safety factors for the efficacious use of pharmacological agents in the context of disease and health states, lifespan, culture and gender (AACN I, VII, VIII).
• Synthesize and apply evidence-based guidelines and research findings in the pharmacologic management of major health problems (AACN IV, VII, VIII, IX).
• Develop comprehensive and appropriate patient education concerning drug regimens, side effects, interactions with – other prescription and/or nonprescription drugs, herbal preparations and food supplements (AACN V, VII, VIII, IX).
• Discuss the need for community resources, patient education, and adherence to therapy within various cultures (AACN VI, VII, VIII, IX).