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Basic Pharmacology

The purpose of this course is to provide pharmacology basics for medical conditions, the medication treatments for those conditions, and the physiologic actions of the medications administered. This course is designed for advanced nurse clinicians and nurse generalists to meet the state requirements for advanced nursing practice, and for nurse generalists that practice in any setting where medications are administered to patients.

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Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Express understanding of pharmacology basics and pharmaco-therapeutic actions.
Relate medication actions, reactions, and adverse reactions.
Report the types of terrorism attacks and appropriate actions to use.
Recognize alternative therapies that could be used for patients.

Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Pharmacology Foundational Basics
Nursing Practice and Pharmacology Administration
Regulations, Policies, Development, and Control of Medications
Schedule and Classifications of Medications
List of Common Abbreviations

Chapter 2: Basic Principles

Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug Interactions
Adverse Interactions/Medication Errors
Individual Medication Responses

Chapter 3: Medications Across the Life Span

Pediatric Meds
Meds During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Geriatric Meds and Considerations

Chapter 4: Immunizations

Pediatrics
Adult
Geriatrics

Chapter 5: Alternative Therapies

Herbal Remedies
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

Chapter 6: Other Considerations

Poisoning and Management
Substances of Biologic, Radiologic, and Chemical Terrorism
Prototype Medications and Usage

Chapter 7: Case Scenarios

Chapter 8: References

California Bill 241
Implicit Bias in Healthcare
What is Implicit Bias?
Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
How to Reduce Implicit Bias

Price: $36.00

Contact Hours: 3

Course Author

Dr. Marti Kessack

Dr. Marti Kessack graduated in 1986 and has practiced nursing for over 30 years and counting!

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Course Accreditation

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