PHM 285 - Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals

1. Demonstrate application of pharmacologic principles and related concepts in the context for clinical case studies.
   1. Principles of pharmacology, history, sources, drug names, classification.
   2. Regulation, control, and legal aspects of drug administration, dosage forms.
   3. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, drug monitoring.
   4. Drug reactions and interactions.
   5. Drug administration, types of drug orders.
   6. Integration of anatomy and physiology, microbiology, laboratory monitoring into each drug classification category.
   7. Basic pathophysiology of diseases discussed and purpose of drug therapy.
   8. Nursing process and ability to work up a medication sheet and care related drug education.
   9. Identification of drug effectiveness.
   10. Common drug names (generic and brand name) for each classification.
   11. Each drug classification:
       1. indication of use
       2. specific site of action/mode of action
       3. precautions/contraindications
       4. side effects
   12. Implications: client assessment and teaching, lab monitoring, and evaluation
2. Utilize appropriate drug related information sources.
   1. Research drugs I pharmacological texts.
   2. Use laboratory and diagnostic testing references necessary for specific drug therapies.
3. Address patient/family concerns related to drug therapy.
   1. Discuss special consideration related to gerontology, over-the-counter drugs, culture and psychological aspects of therapy.
   2. Identify patient/family teaching needed for each drug classification.