Applied pharmacology

APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
COURSE TITLE: MW 6420 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
Course hours: 25 hours (5 classes) each class is 5 hours Course Description: This course will cover the use, preparation and effects of drugs relative to
pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and the neonate Course Objectives: Given pertinent information, supported by instructional resources, the student will
be capable of performing a variety of related skills. In order to demonstrate mastery of these objectives, the student must respond correctly on instructor-revised evaluations, achieving a percentage of accuracy that meets the requirements for academic performance as published in the school catalog Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to MW 6420.01 give defInition of terms as assigned MW 6420.02 use Physician's Desk Reference to identify a selected list of drugs according to generic and MW 6420.03 use accepted abbreviations with complete accuracy MW 6420.04 interpret a medication order with complete accuracy MW 6420.05 interpret a prescription with complete accuracy MW 6420.06 list factors influencing the dosage MW 6420.07 demonstrate beginning skill in transcribing orders MW 6420.08 list guidelines for safe administration of drugs MW 6420.09 name four methods of administering drugs MW 6420.10 defme parenteral and explain types of parenteral methods of administering drugs MW 6420.11 distinguish between a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal MW 6420.12 identify local anti-infective agents MW 6420.13 list characteristics of vitamins and minerals including function, source and symptoms of MW 6420.14 derme and give examples of narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics MW 6420.15 identify antibiotics that are unsafe for pregnancy and lactating women MW 6420.16 identify side effects caused by specific antibiotics including reasons for the misuse of MW 6420.17 distinguish between theraputic purpose and prophylactic purpose for administering MW 6420.18 explain the reasons for limited use of sulfonamides MW 6420.19 explain contraindications of antihistamines MW 6420.20 describe local anesthetics and their use MW 6420.21 identify agents used to treat Candida infections MW 6420.22 identify agents used to treat fungal infections MW 6420.23 describe the action of astringents MW 6420.24 explain the use of Terbutaline Sulfate (Brethine) in high risk pregnancies MW 6420.25 identify drugs that affect the blood including Vitamin K MW 6420.26 identify drugs that affect the central nervous system including, caffeine, Tylenol, alcohol MW 6420.27 identify drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system including Ergonovine Maleate MW 6420.28 identify drug groups that affect the digestive system including antacids, digestants, carminatives, antinauseants, cathartics and antidiarrheals MW 6420.29 name and give an example of each endocrine gland and it's function MW 6420.30 identify four contraceptives that are commonly available including a discussion on side MW 6420.31 Identify agents that promote ovulation MW 6420.32 give an example of each diuretic including a discussion on the ability of the kidney to MW 6420.33 identify oxytocic agents and their use including preparation, administering and precautions MW 6420.34 identify drugs that are contraindicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding MW 6420.35 demonstrate a complete knowledge of the Florida Midwifery Law and the use of any and all drugs to be used in the care of the midwifery client MW 6420.36 demonstrate a complete knowledge of the proper procedures for administering drugs including amount, signs/symptoms of reactions and protocols for referral APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
MW 6420 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
Course hours: 25 hours (5 classes) each class is 5 hours Physician's Desk Reference and Pharmacolgy by Asperheim Class 1
Introduction
Lecture
Chapter 10
use Physician's Desk Reference to identify a selected list of drugs according to generic and proprietary names Chapter 14
use accepted abbreviations with complete accuracy Chapter 13
interpret a medication order with complete accuracy interpret a prescription with complete accuracy demonstrate beginning skill in transcribing orders list guidelines for safe administration of drugs Chapter 14
name four methods of administering drugs derme parenteral and explain types of parenteral methods of administering distinguish between a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal Chapter 15
Chapter 16
list characteristics of vitamins and minerals including function, source and symptoms deficiencies Chapter 17
defme and give examples of narrow and broad spectrum antibiotics Class 3
Chapter 17
identify antibiotics that are unsafe for pregnancy and lactating women identify side effects caused by specific antibiotics including reasons for the misuse of antibiotics distinguish between theraputic purpose and prophylactic purpose for administering antibiotics Chapter 18
explain the reasons for limited use of sulfonamides Chapter 19
explain contraindications of antihistamines describe local anesthetics and their use identify agents used to treat Candida infections identify agents used to treat fungal infections Class 4
Chapter 19
explain the use of Terbutaline Sulfate (Brethine) in high risk pregnancies identify drugs that affect the blood including Vitamin K Chapter 23
identify drugs that affect the central nervous system including caffeine, Tylenol, alcohol, codeine and magnesium sulfate Chapter 24
identify drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system including Ergonovine Maleate (Ergotrate) Chapter 25
identify drug groups that affect the digestive system including antacids, digestants, carminatives, antinauseants, cathartics and antidiarrheals Chapter 26
name and give an example of each endocrine gland and it's function identify four contraceptives that are commonly available including a discussion on side effects Class 5
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
give an example of each diuretic including a discussion on the ability of the kidney to regulate output Chapter 29
identify oxytocic agents and their use including preparation, administering and precautions identify drugs that are contraindicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding demonstrate a complete knowledge of the Florida Midwifery Law and the use of any and all drugs used in the care of the midwifery client demonstrate a complete knowledge of the proper procedures for administering drugs including amount, signs/symptoms of reactions and protocols for referrals

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