NURS 6903 - Advanced Pharmacology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 42718,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Shields
Email: cmshields@ysu.edu
Vincent Mikula
Email: vmikula@ysu.edu
Course Description
6903. Advanced Pharmacology. Application of pharmacological concepts in clinical settings with examination of major categories of pharmacological agents. Prereq.: NURS 6902 with a grade of B or better. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Sentinel U |
Sentinel U: Students must purchase access through the YSU Bookstore or Sentinel U website. Access is required to complete assigned Sentinel U activities and course requirements
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Sentinel U Sentinel U Sentinel U: Readiness Essentials Psychiatric: Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education Sentinel U Readiness Essentials Cardiovascular: Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education Sentinel U Readiness Essentials: Endocrine; Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education. Sentinel U Readiness Essentials: Pulmonary: Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education. Sentinel U Readiness Essentials: Musculoskeletal; Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education. Sentinel U Readiness Essentials: Gastrointestinal: Pharmacodynamics, Management, Patient Education. Sentinel U |
Intro to Pharmacology Prescriptive Authority & Drug Selection & Patient Outcomes. Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics & Interactions (Part 1-2). Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan Peripheral Nervous System Drugs Drugs affecting the Autonomic nervous system (Part 1-2-3-4) Drugs for Pain, Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Disorders Drugs for Pain (Local anesthetics, Opioid & Non-opioid, Headache) (Part 1-2-3) Psychotherapeutic Drugs (Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Bipolar disorders, Sedative-Hypnotics, Anxiety, ADHD) (Part 1-2-3-4-5-6) Substance Abuse Disorders (Basic consideration, Alcohol, Nicotine & Smoking, Major Drugs) (Part 1-2-3-4) Cardiovascular Diuretics, Renin Angiotensin Meds, Calcium Channel Blockers, HTN Drugs, HF Drugs, Antidysrhythmic Drugs, Lipid lowering Drugs, Nitrates, Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets CDrugs for Diabetes & Thyroid Drugs for Asthma & COPD Drugs for allergic rhinitis, cough, and colds. Musculoskeletal & Antihistamines Anti-inflammatory, Anti-allergic, and immunologic drugs, Antihistamines. COX-1, NSAIDS, Acetaminophen. Glucocorticoids Drugs for Bone & Joint Disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Calcium & Bone Mineralization (Part 1-2-3) Gastrointestinal Drugs Drugs for Peptic ulcer disease Laxatives Antiemetics Antidiarrheal Agents Antibiotics Basic Principles of Antibiotic Therapy Penicillin’s and Cephalosporins Tetracyclines and Macrolides Drugs for UTIs Drugs for TB Aminoglycosides &Sulfonamides & |
Quiz 1, Due Sunday at Midnight Quiz 2, Due Sunday at Midnight Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology Psychiatric: Dimitrios Pappas - Anxiety Quiz 3, Due Sunday at Midnight Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology 1. Cardiovascular: Rafael Delgado- Palpitations 2. Cardiovascular; Tier Kanonhsase- High Blood Pressure 3. Cardiovascular: Joseph Carter Swollen Ankles Quiz 4, Due Sunday at Midnight Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology Endocrine: Luisa Sanchez- Fatigue, Rash Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology Pulmonary: Marcus Lee – Shortness of breath Quiz 5, Due Sunday at Midnight Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology Musculoskeletal: Kiran Gupta Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pharmacology Gastrointestinal: Leo Taylor - Cough Quiz 6, Due Sunday at Midnight Quiz 7, Due Saturday at Midnight |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.