May 03, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

ADN 233 - Advanced Pharmacology in Nursing II


1.50 Credit Hour(s)
1.00 Lecture Hour(s)
1.00 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): ADN 203  
Pharmacologic Therapy plays an important role in the treatment of patients experiencing health problems. This course is designed to provide the student with further depth and continuation of drug therapy used in the treatment of patients experiencing complex health problems. Emphasis is placed on pharmacological classifications, major drugs under each classification, physiologic mechanism of action, usual dosages, routes of administration, expected therapeutic effect, specific nursing considerations, side effects, adverse/toxic effects and patient education.