For this assignment, you will synthesize foundational pharmacology concepts and apply them to nursing care

• Describe two (2) principles of foundational pharmacology and two (2) foundational

principles of medication administration.

• Discuss two (2) biological and pharmacological principles of medications.

• Choose one (1) body system and discuss one (1) medication classification and actions as

it relates to the body system.

• Describe one (1) medication used to treat pain or inflammation, a condition it is used in

treatment of, and one (1) nursing consideration or concern related to that medication.

• Describe considerations that apply to special populations to the above medication.

• Discuss two (2) nursing consideration learned about complementary and alternative

therapy with pharmacotherapies.


• Submit a 1-page written reflection.

• Use APA formatting with a title page and a reference list (not included in the one-page

limit). Include at least 2 professional references from textbooks, peer-reviewed

journals, or reputable professional websites.

• Be concise and focus on key points to demonstrate understanding.

• All work should be formatted professionally and use correct spelling, grammar, and

punctuation.