Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify the basic functions of the Cardiovascular (CV) and Renal systems
- Identify common disorders of the CV and Renal systems
- Describe the nurse's role in administering medications for the CV and Renal systems
- Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and special alerts of the following medications:
- - Antiarrhythmics
- - Cardiac Glycosides
- - Antianginal (Nitrates)
- - Diuretics
- - Antihypertensives
- - Antilipemics
- - Blood Coagulation Modifiers
- - Erectile Agents.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours.
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