What This Document Is
This is a study guide for Fortis College’s PHARM 201 Pharmacology course, specifically designed to help students prepare for the first exam. It covers essential concepts from basic pharmacology chapters 1-9, focusing on the application of these principles within the nursing process. The guide is organized around key learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is crucial for nursing students enrolled in PHARM 201. It serves as a focused review of core pharmacology topics that will be assessed on the first exam. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, textbooks, and other assigned materials. Successful completion of this course and exam is foundational for safe and effective medication administration practice.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *preview* of the material. It highlights topics but does not provide exhaustive explanations or detailed examples. It is not a substitute for attending class, completing readings, or engaging with the full course curriculum. It will not teach you the material; it points you to what you need to know.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes an overview of the following key areas:
* The five phases of the nursing process (ADPIE) and their relationship to medication administration.
* Elements of a complete medication history (including OTCs, prescriptions, allergies, and relevant diseases).
* The Six (and nine recommended) Rights of safe medication administration.
* The seven essential elements of a medication order and the nurse’s responsibility when questioning an order.
* Definitions of pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics.
* An outline of the four main processes of pharmacokinetics (ADME).
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of drug classifications, specific drug calculations, or practice exam questions. It also does not contain the full content of chapters 1-9.