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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-28-05 |
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NUR167PN
2005 Fall – 2010 Summer I |
LEC |
2 Credit(s) |
2 Period(s) |
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Pharmacology
and Medication Administration |
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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: |
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NUR167PN 2005
Fall – 2010 Summer I |
Pharmacology and Medication Administration |
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Describe the primary legislation affecting the regulation
of drugs in the US. (I) |
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Describe types, actions, and classifications of specific
drugs. (II) |
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Explain the practical nurse's role in teaching clients
about medications. (II) |
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Explain the influence life span and cultures have on
medication administration. (IV) |
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Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
for the selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings.
(V-XII)) |
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Explain drug effects for the selected prototypes within
drug classifications and/or groupings affecting specific body systems.
(V-XII) |
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Describe the nursing process for the safe administration
of the selected medications. (V-XII) |
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NUR167PN 2005
Fall – 2010 Summer I |
Pharmacology and Medication Administration |
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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. Education of Clients
About Medication A. Readiness to learn B. Teaching plan C. Implementation D. Reporting evaluations E. Pediatric considerations
F. Geriatric considerations
IV. Life Span and Cultural
Variations A. Data collection and
observation B. Implications for nursing
care V. Drugs Affecting the
Gastrointestinal System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Antacids 2. Histamine H2 Antagonists
3. Gastrointestinal
Stimulants 4. Digestive Enzymes 5. Antiflatulents
6. Antidiarrheals
7. Laxatives 8. Emetics 9. Antiemetics
10. Vitamins and Minerals VI. Drugs Affecting the
Central Nervous System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Analgesic Agents a. Non-narcotics b. Narcotics 2. General and Local
Anesthetics 3. Central Nervous System
Depressants 4. Antiepileptic Agents 5. Antiparkinsonian
Agents 6. Psychotherapeutic Agents
7. Central Nervous System
Stimulant Agents VII. Drugs Affecting the
Autonomic Nervous System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Sympathetic Nervous
System Drugs 2. Parasympathetic Nervous
System Drugs VIII. Drugs Affecting the
Cardiovascular and Renal Systems A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Inotropic
Agents 2. Antiarrhythmic
Agents 3. Antianginal
Agents 4. Coagulation Modifier
Agents 5. Antihypertensive Agents 6. Anti-lipidemic
Agents 7. Diuretics 8. Electrolytes IX. Drugs Affecting the
Endocrine System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Anterior Pituitary
Hormones 2. Posterior Pituitary
Hormones 3. Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents 4. Antidiabetic
and Hypoglycemic Agents 5. Adrenal Agents 6. Women's Health Agents 7. Male Reproductive Agents
X. Drugs Affecting the
Respiratory System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Antihistamines 2. Decongestants 3. Antitussives
4. Expectorants 5. Bronchodilators 6. Mucolytics
XI. Anti-infective and Antiinflammatory Agents A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Antibiotics a. Antibiotic Resistance b. Microbiology Concepts i.
Specimen Collection ii. Culture and
Sensitivity 2. Antiviral 3. Antitubercular
4. Antifungal 5. Antimalarial
6. Antiprotozoal
7. Antihelmintic
8. Antiinflammatory
XII. Drugs Affecting the
Body's Defense System A. Pharmacology Principles 1. Pharmacokinetics 2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Contraindications and
Precautions 4. Adverse Effects 5. Nursing Process B. Classifications 1. Immunostimulant
Agents 2. Immunosuppressant Agents
3. Corticosteroids |
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