Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR186   19996-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/22/99  
NUR186      19996-20005 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
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: HCR240AA, NUR160, NUR162, NUR164, NUR166 and NUR168.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NUR186   19996-20005 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
1. Identify selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or groupings affecting specific body systems. (All)
2. Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for these drug classifications and/or groupings. (All)
3. Explain drug effects for the selected prototypes for these drug classifications and/or groupings. (All)
4. Describe the nursing considerations for the safe administration of drugs in these classifications and/or groupings. (All)
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NUR186   19996-20005 Pharmacology and Medication Administration II
    I. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
        A. Antacids
        B. Histamine H2 antagonists
        C. Gastrointestinal stimulants
        D. Digestive enzymes
        E. Antiflatulents
        F. Antidiarrheals
        G. Laxatives
        H. Emetics
        I. Antiemetics
        J. Vitamins and minerals
        K. Pharmacokinetics
        L. Pharmacodynamics
        M. Contraindications and precautions
        N. Adverse effects
        O. Nursing considerations
      II. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
          A. Analgesic agents
          B. General and local anesthetics
          C. Central nervous system depressants
          D. Antiepileptic agents
          E. Antiparkinsonian agents
          F. Psychotherapeutic agents
          G. Central nervous system stimulant agents
          H. Pharmacokinetics
          I. Pharmacodynamics
          J. Contraindications and precautions
          K. Adverse effects
          L. Nursing considerations
        III. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
            A. Sympathetic nervous system drugs
              1. sympathomimetic drugs
              2. sympatholytic drugs
            B. Parasympathetic nervous system drugs
              1. parasympathomimetic drugs
              2. parasympatholytic drugs
            C. Pharmacokinetics
            D. Pharmacodynamics
            E. Contraindications and precautions
            F. Adverse effects
            G. Nursing considerations
          IV. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
              A. Inotropic agents
              B. Antirhythmic agents
              C. Antianginal agents
              D. Coagulation modifier agents
              E. Antihypertensive agents
              F. Antilipdemic agents
              G. Diuretics
              H. Electrolytes
              I. Pharmacokinetics
              J. Pharmacodynamics
              K. Contraindications and precautions
              L. Adverse effects
              M. Nursing considerations
            V. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
                A. Anterior pituitary hormones
                B. Posterior pituitary hormones
                C. Thyroid and antithyroid agents
                D. Antidiabetic and hypoglycemic agents
                E. Adrenal agents
                F. Women's health agents
                G. Male reproductive agents
                H. Pharmacokinetics
                I. Pharmacodynamics
                J. Contraindications and precautions
                K. Adverse effects
                L. Nursing considerations
              VI. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
                  A. Antihistamines
                  B. Decongestants
                  C. Antitussives
                  D. Expectorants
                  E. Bronchodilators
                  F. Mucolytics
                  G. Pharmacokinetics
                  H. Pharmacodynamics
                  I. Contraindications and precautions
                  J. Adverse effects
                  K. Nursing considerations
                VII. Antiinfectives and Antiinflammatory Agents
                    A. Antibiotics
                    B. Antiviral
                    C. Antitubercular
                    D. Antifungal
                    E. Antimalarial
                    F. Antiprotozoal
                    G. Antihelmintic
                    H. Antiinflammatory
                    I. Pharmacokinetics
                    J. Pharmacodynamics
                    K. Contraindications and precautions
                    L. Adverse effects
                    M. Nursing considerations
                  VIII. Drugs Affecting the Body's Defense System
                      A. Immunostimulant agents
                        1. active vaccines
                        2. passive vaccines
                        3. immunization schedules
                        4. length of immunity
                      B. Immunosuppressant agents
                        1. cytoxic immunosuppressant drugs
                        2. antineoplastic agents
                        3. biologic response modifiers
                        4. corticosteroids
                      C. Pharmacokinetics
                      D. Pharmacodynamics
                      E. Contraindications and precautions
                      F. Adverse effects
                      G. Nursing considerations
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