Pharmacology Outline Introduction to Pharmacology a. b. c. d. e. f.

Definitions, names, standards, information Principles of drug action and drug interaction Medication errors and legal aspects Drug action across the life span Review of drug calculations Principles of medication administration i. Enteral ii. Percutaneous iii. Parenteral iv. Intradermal v. Subcutaneous vi. Intramuscular vii. Intravenous 5 rights of administration Documention IV therapy principles for licenced practical nurses Teaching/learning

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Drugs affecting the central nervous system a. Analgesics b. Anesthetics c. CNS depressants d. Antiepileptic e. Antiparkinsonian f. Psychotherapeutic g. CNS stimulants h. Indications, actions for each i. Teaching/learning Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system a. Adrenergics b. Adrenergic blockers c. Cholinergics d. Anticholinergics e. Indications, actions for each

f. Teaching/learning Drugs affecting the Cardiovascular system a. Positive inotropics b. Antidysrhythmics c. Antianginal d. Antihypertensives e. Diuretics f. Fluids/electrolytes g. Coagulation modifiers h. Antilipemics i. Indications, actions for each j. Teaching/learning Drugs affecting the Endocrine system a. Pituitary medications b. Thyroid/parathyroid agents c. Antidiabetic agents d. Adrenal agents e. Womens health agents f. Mens health agents g. Indications, actions for each h. Teaching/learning Drugs affecting the Respiratory system a. Antihistamines b. Decongestants c. Expectorants d. Antitussives e. Bronchodilators f. Indications, agents for each g. Teaching/learning

Anti-inflammatory & anti-infective agents a. Antibiotics b. Antiviral c. Antitubercular d. Antifungal e. Antimalarial f. Antiprotozoal g. Antihelmintic h. Antiseptic i. Disinfectant j. Anti-inflammatory k. Antifheumatoid l. Indications, actions for each m. Teaching/learning Immunotherapeutic agents a. Immunosuppressives b. Immunizing drugs c. Antineoplastics d. Immunomodulating e. Gene therapy f. Teaching/learning Gastrointestinal and Nutritional agents a. Acid controlling agents b. Antidiarrheal c. Laxatives d. Antiemetics e. Vitamins f. Minerals g. Nutrition supplements h. Herbal therapies and drug/herbal interactions i. Indications, actions for each j. Teaching/learning

Miscellaneous Therapeutics a. Blood-forming drugs b. Dermatologic drugs

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Ophthalmic drugs Otic drugs The aging adult Indications, actions for each Teaching/Learning