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NNS2205 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NNT1204 Theories and Principles Relating to Nursing Care
 
Description:

This unit will cover the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology from a nursing perspective. Integration of diagnostics and treatment will occur covering both pathophysiological mechanisms and systems. Basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be taught, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of the principles of drug administration, actions, reactions and interactions.


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
M14Bachelor of Nursing
M14Bachelor of Nursing - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006