Transfers ToCSUDescription(Prerequisite: NE 188.) This course builds upon concepts presented in NE 188, highlighting the major drug classifications, common prototype medications, and nursing management of drug therapy. Research findings and theory-based knowledge are applied in assessing the needs of clients for medications, safe medication administration, and patient education. Focus is on the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for evidence-based medication administration and monitoring in the major drug categories. Representative medications affecting the following systems are discussed: neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular, integumentary, renal, and sensory. Lifespan differences and complementary/alternative therapies are described as they affect medication administration. (CSU) 