NURS573

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NURS573 - Psychopharmacology

NursingGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

037596

Course Description

This course examines the neurophysiologic basis for a number of psychiatric-mental health disorders, the rationale for choosing selected medications and the basic and clinical pharmacology of those medications, including: mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, discontinuation considerations, potential for habituation, and patient/family education. The information will be presented and applied across the life span.

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Enrollment Requirements

018489

Course Requisites

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No