Course Objectives

Long-term Objectives:

1. To help each nurse be informed about the newest drugs in common use

2. To help clients return to optimal health by increasing the level of skill and understanding of the administration of medications in all settings.

3. To help each nurse observe and understand the therapeutic effects and adverse effects of these drugs on each patient

Specific Course Behavioral Objectives:

At the end of this course, each nurse will be able to:

1. Score at least 70% on an objective exam on the following:

• Therapeutic actions, routes of administration, and absorption of drugs
• Side effects, adverse actions, and toxic effects of each drug
• Contraindications and interactions of drugs in each group
• Types of drug administration devices used commonly today

2. Name and discuss 4 major steps to safely administer an experimental drug.

3. Discuss nursing responsibilities with reporting suspected drug abuse among co-workers.

4. Discuss the differences between the side effects of drugs and adverse reactions, especially in experimental drugs.

5. Discuss the use of infusion pumps and other devices used in hospitals for the administration of IV fluids.

6. Discuss insulin infusion pumps used in the hospital and the possible advantages of their use at home.

7. Name and discuss at least one drug used for treating AIDS

8. Name and discuss at least one new antiarrhythmia drugs listed in the text.

9. Name and discuss at least 2 of the new antibiotic drugs mentioned in the text.

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