Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you’ll learn:
- pharmacology basics
- key concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics
- key types of drug interactions and adverse reactions
- the nursing process
- classes of drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system
- uses and actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization, and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to treat neurologic and neuromuscular disorders
- uses and actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to control pain
- uses and actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to treat respiratory disorders
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to improve GI function
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to treat hematologic disorders
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs that affect the endocrine system
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs that alter psychogenic behavior and promote sleep
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs that act as anti-infectives
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs that modify immune or inflammatory responses
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
- classes of drugs used to treat cancer
- uses and varying actions of these drugs
- absorption, distribution, metabolization and excretion of these drugs
- drug interactions and adverse reactions to these drugs
Course Contents
- Fundamentals of nursing pharmacology
- Autonomic nervous system drugs
- Neurological and neuromuscular drugs
- Pain medications
- Cardiovascular drugs
- Respiratory drugs
- Gastrointestinal drugs
- Hematologic drugs
- Endocrine drugs
- Psychotropic drugs
- Anti-infective drugs
- Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating drugs
- Antineoplastic drugs
Glossary
Ophthalmic and dermatologic drugs
Abbreviations to avoid
Vaccines and treatments for biological weapons exposure
Treatments and antidotes for chemical weapons exposure
Selected References