N364: Introduction to Pharmacology

N364: Introduction to Pharmacology

Los Angeles Harbor College

Associate Degree Nursing Program

Nursing Pharmacology_N364

Description: After appropriate study and/or practice, the student will be able apply the nursing process in the administration of medications for each body system with special

emphasis on the physiological of the respiratory system. In addition, will identify therapeutic and pharmacologic drug classifications, including and the mechanism of action on

gastrointestinal system and explain the pathological changes that may be produced by certain categories of drugs related to the gastrointestinal system.

Estimated time of achievement: One week.

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Objectives

Identify anatomical structures associated with

the lower respiratory tract and their functions.

Explain how the autonomic nervous system

regulates airflow in the lower respiratory tract,

and how this can be modified with drugs.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of

using the inhalation route of drug

administration for pulmonary drugs.

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Describe the types of devices used to deliver

aerosol therapies via the inhalation route.

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Compare and contrast the pharmacotherapy of

acute and chronic asthma.

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Describe the nurse¡¯s role in the pharmacologic

treatment of lower respiratory tract disorders.

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For each of the classes listed in Drugs at a

Glance, know representative drugs, and explain

their mechanisms of drug action, primary

actions on the respiratory system, and

important adverse effects.

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Use the nursing process to care for patients

who are receiving pharmacotherapy for lower

respiratory tract disorders.

Course Content

Unit VI: The Respiratory System

Chapter 40 Drugs for Asthma and Other

Pulmonary Disorders

40.3 Administration of Pulmonary Drugs

via Inhalation, 618

40.5 Treating Acute Asthma with BetaAdrenergic Agonists, 620

Learning Activities

Chapter 40 Drugs for Asthma and Other

Pulmonary Disorders

Create a MAR for the following medications:

? Bronchodilator: albuterol (Proventil HFA)

? Bronchodilator: ipratropium (Atrovent)

? montelukast (Singulair)

Review HHN, nebulizers used for bronchodilators

40.12 Pharmacotherapy of COPD, 627

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QSEN

? Patient centered care

? Informatics (patient

teaching)

? Safety

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