Pharmacology for Nurses
Pharmacology for Nurses
Pharmacology for Nurses
Learners will gain the understanding of how medication moves through the body and how the medication affects the body.
Topics frequently covered in this tutoring course include:
- Basic concepts in pharmacology
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Vitamins and minerals
- Age consideration
- Medications by use / system
o Antibacterial and antimicrobial agents
o Pain, fever, and inflammation reduction
o Immunologic agents
o Corticosteroid agents
o Anticholinergic agents
o Urinary system
o Integumentary system
o Analgesics
▪ Opioids and nonopioids
o Respiratory system
▪ COPD
▪ Antihistamines
▪ Upper airway
▪ Lower airway
▪ Tuberculosis
o Gastrointestinal system
▪ Nausea and vomiting
▪ Peptic Ulcers
▪ Constipation
▪ Diarrhea
o Cardiovascular system
▪ Hypertension
▪ Dysrhythmia
▪ Dyslipidemia
▪ Heart failure
▪ Valve
▪ Chest pain
o Endocrine system
▪ Diabetes mellitus
▪ Thyroid disorders
▪ Pituitary disorders
▪ Adrenal cortex disorders
▪ Growth
o Neurologic system
▪ Anticonvulsants
▪ Parkinson disease
▪ Alzheimer disease
o Mental Health
▪ Antidepressants
▪ Mood stabilizers
▪ Antipsychotics
▪ Anxiolytics
▪ Stimulants