Review the Resources for this module and consider the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Reflect on your experiences, observations, and/or clinical practices from the last 5 years and think about how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors altered his or her anticipated response to a drug. Consider factors that might have influenced the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic … Read more
Written Assignment – Skills Laboratory: Concerns or Fears Top of Form Bottom of Form Assignment Content Top of Form In this brief written assignment (no more than one page), describe any concerns or fears you have about medication administration. Be specific about what these may be and also identify how you think this Laboratory can … Read more
Here are the medications: Warfarin Heparin provided and please discuss: How the medication works? What it’s used for? What are the adverse reactions? The route of administration What are nursing considerations? What is the nursing education about those medications?
You will be pre-assigned as a team to one of the following Units: Unit Twelve: Cardiovascular Drugs; Prepare a 15 minute Summary Presentation for class to include the following: Summary of the Unit/Classification Minimum of three types of drugs or supplements Typical routes of administration Common side effects and adverse effects Special considerations Common Nursing … Read more
What is the role of nurses in Pharmacology? What is the importance of Pharmacology in a Nurse’s career? Why is it important to check the patient’s ID and information before administering any medications? What are the potential consequences of misuse/overuse of drugs? Administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are what we call _________. Compare “GENERIC” vs. … Read more