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PHAR 5800 - Pharmacotherapy for the Health Professions
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: 01359 - Phar 3800/Phar 5800
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Pharmacotherapy, the treatment of disease through the administration of medications, is a topic central to the practice of nursing. This course is designed to introduce you to the main drug classes available for the treatment of particular diseases and the monitoring parameters for patients taking these medications. You will also learn about basic pharmacology, recognize brand and generic drug names, and explore their common uses and therapeutic classes. A basic understanding of contraindications and precautions related to various classes of medications will also be covered. Additionally, the course develops basic proficiency in the use of drug information resources. This is a completely online course with weekly due dates offered each Fall term. For more information, contact phar5800@umn.edu or 612-624-7976. Prereq: Anatomy and physiology