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HTRSD.ORG

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Class Accreditation

All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.
This course is accredited by the following boards:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467.
Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia , South Carolina, West Virginia and New Mexico through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.

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C.C. LVN – Tyler, TX

"In depth review of critical thinking. Far exceeded what have learned throughout my nursing career. "

L.B. RN - Belaire, KS

"Content was thorough. I really like the addition of the chat feature. It was great to be able to communicate with an instructor. It made the course feel personal and relevant. "

C.A. RN - Bulverde, Texas

"The convenience of being home for the course and testing. I feel more confident doing IV infusion. I would recommend this course to anyone envolved with IV infusion."

R.L. LPN - Cordova, Tennessee

ICU Pharmacology: Commonly Used Medications

Contact Hours: 2
Cost: $20.00

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ICU Pharmacology: Commonly Used Medications

This course is designed for nurse clinicians, intensive care unit nurses, and nurses caring for ventilated patients who administer vasoactive, sedative, and other medications in the ICU setting. The purpose of this course is to educate ICU nurses regarding the use of many different pharmacological agents, including best practices for administration and titration.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

List the pharmacology of various medications given in an ICU setting, such as sedatives, paralytics, pain medications, respiratory medications, and others
Explain best practices for sedation titration in ventilated patients
Identify safety and best practices for patients receiving medications for cardiovascular support
Describe safe practices in the use of anticoagulants for blood clots and DVT prophylaxis
Evaluate case scenarios that require pharmacology knowledge to provide safe patient care

Curriculum

Chapter 1 - Introduction/Outline

Chapter 2 - Sedation

Best Practice
Propofol
Dexmetomidine
Midazolam

Chapter 3 - Paralytics

Indications
Evidence Review
Implications for Practice

Chapter 4 - Pain Medications

Opioids
Opioid Receptor Antagonist

Chapter 5 - Antimicrobials

Best Practice

Chapter 6 - Respiratory

Albuterol

Chapter 7 - PUD Prophylaxis

Best Practice

Chapter 8 - Cardiovascular

Beta-blockers
Milrinone
Vasoactive medication
a. Dopamine
b. Phenylephrine
c. Norepinephrine
d. Vasopressin

Chapter 9 - Anticoagulants

Heparin
a. Best Practice
V. Anticoagulant use in CVA
W. DVT Prophylaxis

Chapter 10 - Diuretics

Chapter 11 - Case Scenario 1

Chapter 12 - Case Scenario 2

Chapter 13 - Conclusion

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