Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR127   20064-20075 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/25/05
NUR127 20064-20075 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
Continues emphasis on core medication prototypes and skills. Emphasis on critical thinking skills for safe practice in medication administration. Introduces concepts of venipuncture and initiation of IV access. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, social and nursing sciences.
Prerequisites: NUR111, NUR117, and NUR119.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR127   20064-20075 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
1. Explain pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for selected drug classifications and/or categories. (I, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
2. Explain drug effect for selected prototypes for these drug classifications and/or categories. (I, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
3. Describe critical thinking requirements for safe administration of medications. (II)
4. Demonstrate safe drug dosage calculation and administration of medications. (II, IV)
5. Identify strategies which support safe medication administration for adult, perinatal, and pediatric clients. (II, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
6. Explain pharmacologic implications of life span, culture, and complementary therapies of selected categories. (III, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
7. Demonstrate safe techniques of venipuncture and management of peripheral venous access sites. (V, VI)
8. Identify selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or categories affecting specific body systems. (VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
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NUR127   20064-20075 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
    I. Pharmacologic Principles of Drug Classification
        A. Pharmacokinetics
        B. Pharmacodynamics
        C. Contraindications and Precautions
        D. Adverse Effects
        E. Food/Drug Interactions
        F. Lifespan Considerations
      II. Critical Thinking and Nursing Process during Medication Administration
          A. Client Data Collection
          B. Parameters for Safe Medication Administration
          C. Accurate Medication Preparation
          D. Nursing Implications
          E. Client Teaching
          F. Strategies for Error Prevention
          G. Reporting Medication Errors/Irregular Occurrence
          H. Management of Errors
          I. Documentation
        III. Lifespan and Cultural Considerations
          IV. Principles of Pediatric Medication Administration
              A. Techniques of Pediatric Medication Administration
              B. Weight-based Medication Calculation
            V. IV Therapy
                A. Venipuncture
                B. Peripheral IV Access
                C. IV Fluid Administration and Rate Calculation
              VI. Management of Peripheral Venous Access
                VII. Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal System
                    A. Antacids
                    B. Histamine H2 Antagonists
                    C. Proton Pump Inhibitors
                    D. Gastrointestinal Stimulants
                    E. Digestive Enzymes
                    F. Antiflatulents
                    G. Antidiarrheals
                    H. Laxatives
                    I. Emetics
                    J. Adsorbent
                    K. Antiemetics
                  VIII. Drugs Affecting Central Nervous System
                      A. Sympathetic Nervous System Drugs
                      B. Parasympathetic Nervous System Drugs
                      C. Central Nervous System Depressants
                      D. Antiepileptic/Anticonvulsant Agents
                      E. Central Nervous System Stimulant Agents
                      F. Antiparkinsonian Agents
                      G. Antimyasthenic Agents
                    IX. Drugs Affecting Respiratory System
                        A. Antihistamines
                        B. Decongestants
                        C. Antitussives
                        D. Expectorants
                        E. Bronchodilators
                        F. Anti-inflammatory
                        G. Mucolytics
                      X. Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
                          A. Antihypertensives
                          B. Positive Inotropic Agents
                          C. Oral Antidysrhythmics
                          D. Antianginal Agents
                          E. Antilipidemic Agents
                          F. Coagulation Modifier Agents
                          G. Electrolytes
                        XI. Drugs Affecting Endocrine System
                            A. Antidiabetic and Hypoglycemic Agents
                            B. Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents
                            C. Parathyroid Agents
                            D. Adrenal Agents
                            E. Pituitary Agents
                            F. Female Health Agents
                            G. Male Health Agents
                          XII. Drugs Affecting Eyes and Ears
                              A. Opthalmic
                              B. Otic
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