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Course Overview

Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the processes of pharmacokinetics
• Explain the principles of pharmacodynamics
• Consider the pharmacodynamics across the life span
• Discuss the nurses role in Pharmacodynamics and kinetics
  

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
• Explain the First pass effect
• Detail the routes of drug administration
• Explain body-related factors affecting distribution
• Explain phases of metabolism 
• Describe the factors affecting metabolism
• Explain the routes of excretion
• Discuss life span considerations for absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Pharmacodynamics
• Describe Mechanism of Action; Agonists vs Antagonist effects of drugs
• Explain Brand names vs Generic vs Over the counter medications
• Discuss CAM related medications and the nurse’s role in safety
• Explain how drugs are named including classes, suffixes, and routes
  

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define the principles of Efficacy and Dose response
• Explain the principles of:
• - Peak, Onset and, Duration
• - Half-Life and Steady State
• Identify the nurse's role in understanding these principles

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Therapeutic Window, Peak, Trough, and Therapeutic Index
• Describe therapeutic blood level testing and evaluation of drugs
• Discuss the nurse’s role in evaluating medications

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the classifications and actions of antimicrobial medications 
• Explain the Actions of antimicrobial medications, including side effects
• Explain the administration of antimicrobial medications
• Identify considerations across the life span
• Explore the significance of laboratory values
• Discuss the nurse’s role in administration, teaching, and health promotion

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between normal and pathogenic bacteria
• Describe tests used to identify pathogens
• Provide examples of infections
• Define broad vs narrow spectrum antibiotics
• Explain the mechanism of superinfection

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Identify therapeutic drug effects considerations
• Describe the types of drug interactions
• Describe nurse's role in administering antimicrobials

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Penicillin
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Penicillin
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Penicillin

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Cephalosporins
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Cephalosporins
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Cephalosporins

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Carbapenems
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Carbapenems
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Carbapenems

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Monobactams
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Monobactams
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Monobactams

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Sulfonamides
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Sulfonamides
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Sulfonamides

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Fluoroquinolones
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Fluoroquinolones
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Fluoroquinolones

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Macrolides
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Macrolides
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Macrolides

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Aminoglycosides
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Aminoglycosides
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Aminoglycosides

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Tetracyclines
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Tetracyclines
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Tetracyclines

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antivirals
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antivirals
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antivirals

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antifungals
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antifungals
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antifungals

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antimalarials
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antimalarials
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antimalarials

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antiprotozoals
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antiprotozoals
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antiprotozoals

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antihelmintics
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antihelmintics
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antihelmintics

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Antituberculars 
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antituberculars 
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antituberculars 

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Define Glycopeptides
• Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Glycopeptides
• Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Glycopeptides

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the basic functions of the body systems
• Describe the common disorders of the body systems
• Detail medications specific to body systems and their therapeutic/metabolic effects
• Discuss the nurses role related to medications for each body system

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Review the concepts of ANS 
• Explain the nurse's role in administration
• List classifications of ANS medications and their mechanisms of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe common disorders of the respiratory system
• Describe the nurse's role in administering medications
• Describe the mechanisms of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following classifications of respiratory medications
• - Antihistamines
• - Decongestants
• - Antitussives
• - Expectorants
• - Beta-2 Agonists
• - Anticholinergics
• - Corticosteroids
• - Leukotriene
• - Receptor Antagonists
• - Xanthine Derivatives

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• 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.

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the basic functions and common disorders of the Gastrointestinal (GI) system
• Identify common disorders of the GI system
• Discuss the nurse's role in administering medications for the GI system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts of the following:
• - Antiulcer Medications
• - Antidiarrheal Medications
• - Laxatives
• - Antiemetics

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basic functions and common disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
• Identify common disorders of the CNS
• Explain the nurse's role in administering medications for the CNS
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - CNS Depressants
• - CNS Stimulants
• - Antidepressants
• - Anti Manias
• - Antipsychotics
• - Anticonvulsants
• - Anti-Parkinson's Medications

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basic functions and common disorders of the Endocrine system
• Identify common disorders of the Endocrine system
• Explain the nurse's role in administering medications for the Endocrine system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - Corticosteroids
• - Antidiabetics
• - Thyroid Medications
• - Hormonal Contraceptives

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the basic functions of the Musculoskeletal (MS) system
• Identify common disorders of the MS system
• Discuss the nurse's role in administering medications for the MS system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - Nonopioid Analgesics
• - Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
• - Adjuvant Analgesics
• - Anti Gout Medications
• - Antimigraine Medications
• - Anesthetics

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines for safe medication administration, including adherence to the State Nurse Practice Act and drug administration standards.
• Identify nursing responsibilities related to controlled substances, medication errors, and patient safety, while recognizing ethical obligations in medication administration.
• Demonstrate patient-centered care by respecting clients' rights, responsibilities, gender, psychosocial factors, and cultural needs during medication administration and drug therapy education.
• Outline nursing actions that ensure safe medication administration within the scope of practice, including health teaching, health promotion, and strategies to prevent and respond to medication errors effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Identify key legal and ethical concepts in medication administration
• Identify ethical and professional standards to ensure safe and effective medication administration
• Describe the ANA Code of Ethics and the State Nurse Practice Act
• Apply the nursing process (ADOPIE) to medication administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Identify national guidelines for safe medication practices
• Describe the role of PDMP and professional assistance programs

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Assess cultural and social determinants affecting medication administration
• Identify culturally congruent practices
• Describe ways to improve health literacy

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Identify common causes of medication errors
• Identify strategies to prevent medication errors
• Describe safety initiatives that help ensure safe transitions of care

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the different routes of drug administration
• Discuss sites for parenteral therapy
• Analyze nursing interventions related to drug administration
• Explain equipment and techniques for drug administration

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of oral medications
• Describe the steps to administering an oral medication
• Explain the nursing implications for oral medication administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of sublingual and buccal administration
• Describe the steps to administer sublingual and buccal medications
• Explain the nursing implications for sublingual and buccal administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of nasal spray administration
• Describe the steps to administer nasal sprays
• Explain the nursing implications for nasal spray administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the types of parenteral medications
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of parenteral medication administration
• Outline the steps to administer each type of parenteral medications
• Explain the nursing implications for each type of parenteral medication administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of transdermal medication administration
• Outline the steps to administer transdermal medication
• Explain the nursing implications for transdermal medication administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of cutaneous medication administration
• Outline the steps to administer cutaneous medication
• Explain the nursing implications for transdermal medication administration

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Student Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal and rectal medication administration
• Outline the steps to administer vaginal and rectal medications
• Explain the nursing implications for vaginal and rectal medication administration

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Unit Learning Outcomes:

• Explain systems of measurement and conversion factors
• Interpret drug labels
• Correctly calculate drug dosages for administration