Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/22/99
NUR166      19996-20005	LAB	1 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration I
Provides basic pharmacology knowledge and skills to administer medications. Emphasis placed on developing the role of the nurse using critical thinking skills for safe practice in the administration of medications. Prerequisites: Admission into the nursing program.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR166   19996-20005	Pharmacology and Medication Administration I

1.	Describe the primary legislation affecting the regulation of drugs in the US. (I)
2.	Describe the common types of drug preparations. (II)
3.	Describe the nomenclature used to classify drugs. (II)
4.	Describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs. (III)
5.	Explain the factors affecting individual variation in drug response, and the adverse drug effects. (III)
6.	Interpret the parts of medication orders. (IV)
7.	Explain the difference among types of medication orders. (IV)
8.	Identify different medication supply systems. (V)
9.	Calculate drug dosages for adults and children using systems of equivalents. (VI)
10.	Describe appropriate resources used to prepare medications for administration. (VII)
11.	Describe measures used for safe administration of medications. (VIII)
12.	Demonstrate safe administration of medication. (VIII)
13.	Document administration of medications and client responses on appropriate forms. (IX, X)
14.	Explain the influence life span and cultures have on medication administration. (XI)
15.	Explain the nurse's role in teaching clients about medications. (XII)
16.	Demonstrate measures used for safe collection of venous blood specimens. (XIII)
17.	Demonstrate the procedures for safe administration of intravenous therapy. (XIV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR166   19996-20005	Pharmacology and Medication Administration I

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 III. Drug Actions A. Pharmacokinetics B. Pharmacodynamics C. Factors affecting drug actions D. Adverse drug effects IV. Medication Orders A. Standard abbreviations B. Parts of a medication order C. Communication of medication orders D. Types of orders V. Medication Supply Systems A. Stock supply B. Individual supply C. Unit dose D. Automated systems (PYXIS) VI. Dosage Calculation A. Measurement system B. Conversions C. Formulas for computing dosages D. Pediatric and gerontologic calculations E. Drug administration resources VII. Preparing for Drug Administration A. Procedures for preparing medications according to type, supply, site and life span considerations B. Three checks C. Six rights D. Safe environment E. Controlled substances F. Client identification VIII. Medication Administration A. Types of medications 1. oral 2. enteral 3. parental 4. topical 5. mucous membrane 6. inhalation B. Life span C. Nursing process for medication administration IX. Documentation of Medication Administration A. Medication records and forms B. Omitted drugs C. Refused drugs D. Medication errors E. Client's response X. Evaluation of Clients Response to Medication Administration A. Expected effects B. Actual client response C. Documentation XI. Ethnic/Cultural Variations A. Assessment and observation B. Implications 1. ethnic/cultural 2. life span XII. Education of Clients About Medication A. Assessment B. Nursing diagnosis C. Planning D. Implementation E. Evaluation XIII. Collection of Venous Blood Specimens A. Purpose B. Assessment C. Equipment D. Procedure XIV. Intravenous Therapy A. Assessment B. Procedure for starting IV therapy C. Complications D. Nursing responsibilities E. Procedure for discontinuing IV therapy F. Types of solutions G. IV caps H. Flushing an IV I. Flow rate formula J. Regulation of IV rates K. Labeling L. Changing IV solutions M. Client Responses to IV Therapy

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