Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits1–1.5PrerequisiteNURSPT 20 Pharmacology I with a grade of "C" or better. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides psychiatric technician students with drug information that includes pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects, and drug interactions, as well as client variables such as health status, life span, diet, lifestyle and habits, environment, and culture in relationship to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities, such as maximizing therapeutic drug effects and minimizing adverse effects of drug therapy, appropriate client and family teaching, and ongoing assessment of the client. Opioid analgesics, anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, anti-microbials, Anti-diabetics, and gastrointestinal, respiratory, Cardiovascular and Renal Medications are highlighted. (CSU) Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Favorites (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 San Joaquin Delta College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ . 