Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
NCE214CD 20036-99999	LEC	0.50 Credit(s)	0.50 Period(s)
Emergency Cardiac Drugs
Explore the most current content regarding drugs used for patients that are critically ill, and those that are used during resuscitation. Specific drugs will be outlined according to the American Heart Association. Calculation of intravenous flow rates and appropriate dosages for each drug will be included. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NCE214CD   20036-99999	Emergency Cardiac Drugs

1.	Differentiate between the different types of antidysrhythmic agents utilized in the resuscitation of critically ill or injured patients. (I)
2.	Differentiate between positive inotropic agents, negative inotropic agents, and vasopressors. (II, III, IV)
3.	Determine the appropriate medications and calculate the dosage and rate of administration, given a particular scenario (V, VI, VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NCE214CD   20036-99999	Emergency Cardiac Drugs

I. Antidysrhythmic Agents II. Positive Inotropic Agents III. Negative Inotropic Agents IV. Vasopressors V. Drugs used to stabilize patients after resuscitation VI. Review of the American Heart Association standards for the use of above medications VII. Calculations for medication administration

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