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NURSE 5551A
Pharmacology for Women's Health: Lifestyle and Preventive Healthcare
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This course in clinical pharmacology builds on current knowledge of drug classifcation, actions, interactions and adverse drug reactions. The focus is the use of medications by advanced practice providers in the management of preventive healthcare and lifestyle choices in women's health. Emphasis will be placed on the evidence based pharmacological magament, benefits, effectiveness, and adverse effects on selected vitamins, immunizations and alternative therapies such as herbs and botanical products. Drugs to promote optimum weight loss, nicotine replacement therapies and drugs of abuse will also be discussed. This four-wekk course consists of online discussion, case studies and quizzes. Prerequisites: Advanced Pharmacology course or Instructor Approval.
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Faculty:
School of Nursing & Health Studies
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Department:
Nursing General
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