Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01
NUR267 20016-20052	L+L	1 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration III
Provides the knowledge and skills to safely prepare and administer intravenous medications and solutions. Emphasizes management of clients receiving complex therapies such as blood and blood products, parenteral nutrition, and pain management. Includes an overview of medications used in emergency and critical care situations across the lifespan. Emphasis on pharmacokinetics, safe preparation and administration, monitoring, and documentation of client responses Prerequisites: (NUR187 or NCE214OP), or Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) placement.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR267   20016-20052	Pharmacology and Medication Administration III

1.	Prepare intravenous solutions and medications using appropriate calculations and techniques for clients across the life span. (I)
2.	Compare and contrast methods and routes of intravenous medication administration. (II, III)
3.	Demonstrate safe protocols of care for peripheral and central intravenous access sites. (III, IV)
4.	Demonstrate administration of intravenous medications and solutions. (IV)
5.	Outline safe practice protocols for clients receiving blood, blood products, and parenteral nutrition. (IV)
6.	Describe the factors that support the care of clients receiving advanced pain management modalities. (V)
7.	Explain the rationale and expected outcomes of selected drugs used in emergency and critical care situations across the lifespan. (VI)
8.	Explain safe preparation and administration of selected drugs in emergency and critical care situations. (VII)
9.	Differentiate between the use of complex monitoring systems in the management of clients across the lifespan in emergency and critical care situations. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR267   20016-20052	Pharmacology and Medication Administration III

I. Preparation of Medications to be Administered Intravenously A. Dilution/reconstitution B. Adding to an IV solution container C. Labeling D. Calculation of infusion rates and dosages II. Methods of IV Medication Administration A. IV push medication B. Intermittent infusion C. Continuous infusion D. Flush protocols III. Routes for IV Medication Administration A. Peripheral IVs B. Central lines C. Safe protocols for care IV. Administration of IV Therapy A. Solutions B. Medications C. Blood and blood products D. Parenteral nutrition V. Pain Management A. Patient controlled analgesia B. Epidural analgesia C. Titration D. Monitoring VI. Emergency and Critical Care Medications 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 VII. Safe Preparation and Administration of Emergency and Critical Care Medications A. Calculations B. Titration and monitoring C. Lifespan consideration VIII. Complex Monitering Systems A. Arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters B. Lifespan considerations

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