Description
Students explore advanced pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacoeconomics across the life span. Also addressed are schedule II controlled substances, the risks of addiction associated with the use of Schedule II controlled substances, Nurse Practitioner standardized procedures, patient-specific protocols, and the legal requirements for furnishing controlled substances. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based research as a foundation for therapeutic regimens for selected classifications of medications. Characteristics such as age, ethnicity, culture, gender, genetics, and genomic factors when considering pharmacologic interventions. Current national guidelines, legal, and ethical principles will be explored and integrated. (3 units; As offered & Online)