Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR187   20016-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01
NUR187 20016-20046 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
Overview of selected drug classifications and groupings. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, and nursing implications for safe practice Prerequisites: (HCR240 or HCR240AA), NUR161, NUR163, NUR167, and NUR169.
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NUR187   20016-20046 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
1. Identify selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings affecting specific body systems. (I-VIII)
2. Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for these drug classifications and/or groupings. (I-VIII)
3. Explain drug effects for the selected prototypes for these drug classifications and/or groupings. (I-VIII)
4. Describe the nursing considerations for the safe administration of drugs in these classifications and/or groupings. (I-VIII)
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NUR187   20016-20046 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
    I. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
        A. Antacids
        B. Histamine H2 antagonists
        C. Gastrointestinal stimulants
        D. Digestive enzymes
        E. Antiflatulents
        F. Antidiarrheals
        G. Laxatives
        H. Emetics
        I. Antiemetics
        J. Vitamins and minerals
      II. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
          A. Analgesic agents
          B. General and local anesthetics
          C. Central nervous system depressants
          D. Antiepileptic agents
          E. Antiparkinsonian agents
          F. Psychotherapeutic agents
          G. Central nervous system stimulant agents
        III. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
            A. Sympathetic nervous system drugs
            B. Parasympathetic nervous system drugs
            C. Pharmacokinetics
            D. Pharmacodynamics
            E. Contraindications and precautions
            F. Adverse effects
            G. Nursing considerations
          IV. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
              A. Inotropic agents
              B. Antirhythmic agents
              C. Antianginal agents
              D. Coagulation modifier agents
              E. Antihypertensive agents
              F. Antilipidemic agents
              G. Diuretics
              H. Electrolytes
            V. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
                A. Anterior pituitary hormones
                B. Posterior pituitary hormones
                C. Thyroid and antithyroid agents
                D. Antidiabetic and hypoglycemic agents
                E. Adrenal agents
                F. Women's health agents
                G. Male reproductive agents
              VI. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
                  A. Antihistamines
                  B. Decongestants
                  C. Antitussives
                  D. Expectorants
                  E. Bronchodilators
                  F. Mucolytics
                VII. Antiinfectives and Antiinflammatory Agents
                    A. Antibiotics
                    B. Antiviral
                    C. Antitubercular
                    D. Antifungal
                    E. Antimalarial
                    F. Antiprotozoal
                    G. Antihelmintic
                    H. Antiinflammatory
                  VIII. Drugs Affecting the Body's Defense System
                      A. Immunostimulant agents
                      B. Immunosuppressant agents
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