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List sources, general uses, forms, classifications and specific
references of drugs and describe generic, trade and chemical names.
(I)
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| 2.
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List and define the acceptable abbreviations and symbols for
directions and medication use. (I)
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| 3.
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Identify historical events in pharmacology including federal and state
pharmacy regulations that apply to the surgical patient. (II)
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| 4.
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Calculate fractions, decimals, ratio and proportions as used in basic
drug preparation. (III)
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| 5.
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Convert household, metric, and apothcary equivalents including
calculation of medication dosages commonly used in the operating
room.(III)
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| 6.
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Describe safe labeling procedures for identification of drugs on the
sterile/nonsterile field and demonstrate aseptic technique in
transferring drugs from unsterile to sterile area. (IV)
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Identify, mix, measure and pour medications for use on the sterile
field. (IV)
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Describe the role of the surgical technologist in safe handling of
drugs according to operating room policies and procedures. (IV)
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| 9.
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Describe the action, classifications, use, side effects, and route of
administration of specific commonly used drugs in the care of
surgicalpatients. (V)
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| 10.
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Classify specific commonly used pre-operative medications and list
use, action, side effects, routes of administration and common
dosages. (VI)
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| 11.
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List and describe specific types of anesthesia including agents,
administration methods, complications and monitoring techniques. (VII)
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| 12.
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Describe the agents, action, administration and complications of
localor regional anesthesia. (VII)
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Describe the use of hypothermia and muscle relaxants as an adjunct to
anesthesia. (VIII)
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| 14.
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Describe characteristics and use of contrast media and dyes in the
operating room. (IX)
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| 15.
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Describe potential hazards and list procedures utilized to promote
safety during the administration of anesthesia in the operating room.
(X)
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