discussion post: Select a medication that treats a condition related this weeks unit topic. Explain the indications for use, how it is metabolized and excreted and the mechanism of action of the drug. Discuss common dosages and considerations across the life span for administering this medication including age and comorbid conditions. Explains contraindications for prescribing the medication and common adverse reactions. This unit focuses on medications used to treat cardiac and renal issues in the acute care environment. Principles of correct prescribing, benefits, side effects, and drug monitoring are integrated through the material. Application of legal and ethical considerations including adequate patient education serve as the foundation of the content. After completing this unit, you should be able to: Review pharmacological agents that are used to optimize cardiovascular function. Describe the effects of drug pharmacokinetics in the setting of renal impairment. Identify the physiologic changes of aging as related to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs. Course outcomes practiced in this unit: Recognize pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles that are basic to the action of classes of drugs in the acute care environment.? : List indications and uses, pharmacologic mechanism of actions, beneficial and side effects, drug interactions, contraindications and monitoring parameters for commonly utilized drug classes in the acute care setting.
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