Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/25/05
NUR117 20064-99999	L+L	2 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration I
Introduction to pharmacology. Includes foundation knowledge and skills instruction. Emphasis on core medication prototypes and skills necessary for safe administration of selected medication categories. Concepts of medication administration by selected routes introduced. Application of previous knowledge of physical, biological and social sciences. Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing or Nursing programs.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR117   20064-99999	Pharmacology and Medication Administration I

1.	Describe primary legislation affecting regulation of drugs in the U.S. (I)
2.	Describe types and classifications of specific drugs. (II)
3.	Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of selected drugs. (III)
4.	Demonstrate drug dosage calculation and safe medication administration. (IV)
5.	Demonstrate techniques to safely administer medications by selected routes. (IV)
6.	Identify critical thinking strategies which support safe medication administration. (V)
7.	Identify strategies which support safe medication administration for adult and elderly clients. (V)
8.	Explain nurse's role in teaching clients about medications. (VI)
9.	Explain pharmacological implication of life span, culture, and complementary therapies in selected categories. (VII, VIII)
10.	Identify selected prototypes within drug classifications and/or categories affecting specific body systems. (IX, X, XI, XII, XIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR117   20064-99999	Pharmacology and Medication Administration I

I. U.S. Drug Legislation A. Primary Drug Laws B. Narcotic Laws C. Scope of Practice Issues II. Introduction to Pharmacology A. Drug Preparations B. Nomenclature C. Overview of Classifications III. Pharmacologic Principles A. Pharmacokinetics B. Pharmacodynamics C. Contraindications and Precautions D. Adverse Effects E. Food/Drug Interactions IV. Medication Administration A. Medication Supply Systems B. Medication Orders C. Dosage Calculation D. Preparation of Medications E. Medication Administration Routes F. Nursing Considerations G. Documentation H. Client Evaluation V. Critical Thinking and Nursing Process During Medication Administration A. Client Data Collection B. Parameters for Safe Medication Administration C. Client Teaching D. Strategies for Error Prevention E. Management of Errors VI. Education of Clients About Medication A. Readiness to Learn B. Teaching Plan C. Implementation D. Evaluation VII. Life Span and Cultural Considerations VIII. Herbal and Supplemental Therapies IX. Common Medications Prescribed for Selected Populations A. Assessment and Observation B. Implications for Nursing Care X. Anti-infective Agents A. Antibiotics B. Antiviral C. Antiubercular D. Anti-HIV E. Antifungal F. Antimalarial G. Antiprotozoal H. Antihelmintic XI. Drugs Affecting the Musculo-skeletal Systems A. Anti-Inflammatory B. Antispasmotic/Muscle Relaxants C. Anti-rheumatoid D. Anti-gout XII. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System A. Psychotherapeutic Agents B. Analgesic Agents C. General and Local Anesthetics XIII. Drugs Affecting the Body's Defense System A. Immunizations B. Oral Chemotherapeutic Agents C. Immunosuppresant Agents

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