Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/01
NUR167PN 20022-20055	L+L	3 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Basic pharmacology knowledge and skills to administer medications. Emphasis on developing the role of the nurse using critical thinking skills for safe practice in the administration of medications. Introduction and application of mathematical concepts to drug dosage calculations. 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: Admission into the Fast Track Practical Nursing Program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR167PN   20022-20055	Pharmacology and Medication Administration

1.	Describe the primary legislation affecting the regulation of drugs in the US. (I)
2.	Describe types and classifications of specific drugs. (II)
3.	Describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs. (II)
4.	Demonstrate safe drug dosage calculation and administration of medications. (III, IV)
5.	Explain the nurse's role in teaching clients about medications. (V)
6.	Explain the influence life span and cultures have on medication administration. (VI)
7.	Demonstrate safe techniques of venipuncture. (VII-XV)
8.	Identify selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings affecting specific body systems. (VIII-XV)
9.	Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for the selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings. (VIII-XV)
10.	Explain drug effects for the selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings. (VIII-XV)
11.	Describe the nursing considerations for the safe administration of the selected prototypes within drugs classifications and/or groupings. (VIII-XV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR167PN   20022-20055	Pharmacology and Medication Administration

I. US Drug Legislation A. Primary drug laws B. Narcotic laws C. Scope of practice issues II. Introduction to Pharmacology A. Drug preparations B. Nomenclature C. Overview of classifications D. Drug Action E. Pharmacokinetics F. Pharmacodynamics III. Safe Medication Administration A. Medication supply systems B. Medication orders IV. Dosage calculation A. Preparation of medications B. Medication administration C. Documenting medication administration D. Evaluating client's response to medication V. Education of Clients About Medication A. Readiness to learn B. Teaching plan C. Implementation D. Evaluation E. Pediatric considerations F. Geriatric considerations VI. Life Span and Cultural Variations A. Assessment and observation B. Implications for nursing care VII. Venipuncture A. Collection of venous blood specimens B. Intravenous therapy C. Scope of practice VIII. 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 K. Pharmacokinetics L. Pharmacodynamics M. Contraindications and Precautions N. Adverse Effects O. Nursing Considerations IX. 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 H. Pharmacokinetics I. Pharmacodynamics J. Contraindications and Precautions K. Adverse Effects L. Nursing Consideration X. 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 XI. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems A. Inotropic Agents B. Antiarrhythmic Agents C. Antianginal Agents D. Coagulation Modifier Agents E. Antihypertensive Agents F. Anti-lipidemic Agents G. Diuretics H. Electrolytes I. Pharmacokinetics J. Pharmacodynamics K. Contraindications and Precautions L. Adverse Effects M. Nursing Considerations XII. 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 H. Pharmacokinetics I. Pharmacodynamics J. Contraindications and Precautions K. Adverse Effects L. Nursing Considerations XIII. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System A. Antihistamines B. Decongestants C. Antitussives D. Expectorants E. Bronchodilators F. Mucolytics G. Pharmacokinetics H. Pharmacodynamics I. Contraindications and Precautions J. Adverse Effects K. Nursing Considerations XIV. Anti-infective and Antiinflammatory Agents A. Antibiotics B. Antiviral C. Antitubercular D. Antifungal E. Antimalarial F. Antiprotozoal G. Antihelmintic H. Antiinflammatory I. Pharmacokinetics J. Pharmacodynami cs K. Contraindications and Precautions L. Adverse Effects M. Nursing Considerations XV. Drugs Affecting the Body's Defense System A. Immunostimulant Agents B. Immunosuppressant Agents C. Pharmacokinetics D. Pharmacodynamics E. Contraindications and Precautions F. Adverse Effects G. Nursing Considerations

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