Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR286   20012-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
NUR286 20012-20032 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration IV
Overview of medications used in emergency, critical care, pediatric and obstetrical situations. Includes pharmacokinetics, effects, safe preparation and administration, monitoring, and documentation of client responses. Prerequisites: NUR266 or NCE214OP or Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) placement.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR286   20012-20032 Pharmacology and Medication Administration IV
1. Explain the rationale and expected outcomes of selected drugs used in emergency, critical care, pediatric and obstetrical situations. (I)
2. Explain safe preparation and administration of selected drugs in emergency , critical care, pediatric and obstetrical situations. (II, III)
3. Differentiate between the use of complex monitoring systems in the management of clients across the life span receiving therapies, emergency and critical care. (IV)
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NUR286   20012-20032 Pharmacology and Medication Administration IV
    I. Emergency Critical Care, Pediatric and Obstetrical Drugs
        A. Inotropes
        B. Vasopressors
        C. Antidysrhythmics
        D. Vasodilators
        E. Cholinergic blockers
        F. CA channel blockers
        G. Beta blockers
        H. Diuretics
        I. Conscious sedation
        J. Barbiturates
        K. Neuromuscular-blocking agents
        L. Miscellaneous
      II. Obstetrical Drugs
          A. Uterine stimulants
          B. Tocolytics
          C. Preeclamptic/eclamptic drugs
        III. Safe Preparation and Administration
            A. Calculations
            B. Titration and monitoring
            C. Lifespan considerations
          IV. Complex Monitoring Systems
              A. Arterial lines, central venous catheters and pulmonary artery catheters
                1. purpose/indication
                2. equipment
                3. interpretation
                4. nursing implication
                5. complications
              B. Lifespan considerations
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