Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR290BD   19886-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NUR290BD 19886-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Pharmacology: Endocrine and Gastrointestinal
Provides a current, comprehensive, yet succinct independent study of endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders and related drug therapies. A variety of software questioning strategies and individualized feedback to the learner.
Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR290BD   19886-20086 Pharmacology: Endocrine and Gastrointestinal
1. Identify pathophysiological effects of the endocrine dysfunction. (I)
2. Identify the pathophysiological effects of gastrointestinal dysfunction. (I)
3. Describe the specific pharmacological actions of selected drugs. (II)
4. State nursing responsibilities related to specific endocrine and gastrointestinal drugs, including proper administration and clinical assessment of therapeutic effects. (III)
5. Describe the educational needs of patients for whom drug therapy for endocrine or gastrointestinal disorders is necessary. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NUR290BD   19886-20086 Pharmacology: Endocrine and Gastrointestinal
    I. Review of physiological/pathophysiological principles
        A. Endocrine system
        B. Gastrointestinal system
      II. Selected drug classifications
          A. Glucocorticoids
          B. Insulins
          C. Oral hypoglycemic agents
          D. Anti-ulcer
          E. Antidiarrheal
          F. Laxatives
        III. Implications for nursing care
            A. Appropriate nursing interventions
            B. Patient teaching
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