Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR290BB   19886-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
NUR290BB 19886-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Pharmacology: Cardiovascular and Renal
Provides a succinct, independent study of cardiovascular and renal drug therapies that are current and comprehensive. A variety of software questioning strategies and individualized feedback to the learner.
Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR290BB   19886-20086 Pharmacology: Cardiovascular and Renal
1. Describe the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and renal diseases. (I)
2. Describe the specific pharmacological actions of selected drugs. (II)
3. Identify major side effects of selected drugs. (II)
4. State nursing responsibilities associated with drug therapy, including proper administration and clinical assessment of therapeutic effects. (III)
5. Describe the educational needs of patients for whom drug therapy is necessary. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NUR290BB   19886-20086 Pharmacology: Cardiovascular and Renal
    I. Review of physiological/pathophysiological principles
        A. Cardiovascular system
        B. Renal system
        C. Drug therapies for cardiovascular and renal pathologies
      II. Selected drug classifications
          A. Digitalis
          B. Antianginal drugs
            1. Nitrates
            2. Beta Blockers
            3. Calcium channel blockers
          C. Antihypertensive drugs
            1. Diuretics
            2. Sympathetic depressant drugs
            3. Vasodilators
          D. Antiarrhythmic drugs
            1. Depressant antiarrhythmics
            2. Nondepressant antiarrhythmics
            3. Beta blocking agents
            4. Calcium antogonists
            5. Digitalis
          E. Antiocoagulant and thrombolytic drugs
            1. Anticoagulants and antagonists
            2. Antiplatelet drugs
            3. Thrombolytic drugs and antagonist
          F. Diuretic drugs
            1. Thiazide and related diuretics
            2. Loop diuretics
            3. Potassium-sparing diuretics
            4. Osmotic diuretics
          G. Emergency drugs
            1. Drug controlling metabolic acidosis
            2. Drugs controlling heart rhythm
            3. Drugs controlling heart rate and/or cardiac output
            4. Drugs controlling hypotension
        III. Implications for nursing care
            A. Appropriate nursing interventions
            B. Patient teaching
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