Introduction to Pharmacology for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course

Introduction to Pharmacology for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 4 ANCC contact hours.

Release Date: June 25, 2021
Expiration Date: June 25, 2024

Learning Objectives:
By the completion of this learning activity, the nurse should be able to: 
• Discuss the general principles of pharmacology and define the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics
• Discuss the relevance of the four aspects of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), routes of medication administration, and factors that affect a drug's pharmacokinetics 
• Describe the various biochemical changes that occur in the body due to the pharmacodynamics of a drug 
• Differentiate between drug tolerance, cumulative drug effects, and drug toxicity
• Identify factors that cause variability in drug disposition and drug response
• Explore the aspects of drug side effects and adverse effects, including drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and their relationship to the development of adverse effects and toxicity
• Describe the etiology of hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions, their clinical manifestations, and management
• Review the rights of medication administration and contraindications that can make administering a drug dangerous or detrimental to the patient
• Discuss the elements of medication reconciliation, the ethical responsibilities of nurses with medication administration, and the core aspects of patient education 

4.0 Contact Hours