NU 239 - Pathopharmacology II

This course focuses on the pathophysiology of disease and its relationship to pharmacological interventions. Utilizing the nursing process, the student will examine disease states affecting the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, gastrointestinal, renal and reproductive systems as well as antibiotic therapy. Emphasis will be on the role of the nurse in creating a safe patient environment and in evaluating the patient’s response to drug therapy. Format will be lecture and seminar for case study analysis. (2 credits beginning fall 2016)

Four credits.