This course builds on Pharmacology 1 to increase learners' understanding of pharmacotherapeutics prescribed for illnesses clients experience across the lifespan. Topics include drug classifications and links with common diseases/illnesses based on a body system approach and drug resistance.
Prerequisites
NURS 1005, NURS 1007.
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What you will learn
- Drug Classifications across the lifespan according to body systems: Endocrine System, Nervous System (includes effect on cognition, and mental health), Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System (not including medications used to treat constipation), Genitourinary System, Musculoskeletal System, Miscellaneous Drug Classifications (antineoplastics), Antimicrobial Agents, Drug resistance
- Addiction/Substance Abuse
- Interactions of complementary and alternative healing remedies with prescription medications
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60283 |
May 7, 2026 to July 23, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.