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Apply basic pharmacology principles to medication management
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
discuss the processes of pharmacokinetics
use multiple professional resources to identify pertinent medication information
describe the processes of pharmacodynamics
consider pharmacodynamic differences across the life span
use correct medical terminology
differentiate among prescription medications, over the counter medications, herbals, and dietary supplements
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Examine legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues related to medication administration
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify medication administration guidelines within the State Nurse Practice Act
identify nursing responsibilities to prevent and respond to medication errors
identify nursing responsibilities associated with controlled substances
identify ethical responsibilities related to medication errors
recognize client’s rights and responsibilities within medication therapy
recognize client-centered care by respecting client's identified gender, psychosocial and cultural needs
identify nursing responsibilities associated with safe medication administration
identify nursing responsibilities associated with client medication education
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of antimicrobial medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of antimicrobial medications
identify when, how and to whom antimicrobial medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with antimicrobial therapy
identify considerations and implications of using antimicrobial medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of autonomic nervous system medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of autonomic nervous system medications
identify when, how and to whom autonomic nervous system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with autonomic nervous system medications
identify considerations and implications of using autonomic nervous system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of respiratory system medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of respiratory system medications
identify when, how and to whom respiratory system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with respiratory system medications
identify the considerations and implications of using respiratory systems medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of cardiovascular and renal systems medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of cardiovascular and renal system medications
identify when, how and to whom cardiovascular and renal system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with cardiovascular and renal system medications
identify considerations and implications of using cardiovascular and renal system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of gastrointestinal system medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of gastrointestinal system medications
identify when, how and to whom gastrointestinal system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with gastrointestinal system medications
identify considerations and implications of using gastrointestinal system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of central nervous system medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of central nervous system medications
identify the classifications and actions of medications used to treat psychiatric disorders
identify when, how and to whom central nervous system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with central nervous system medications
identify considerations and implications of using central nervous system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply the nursing process to the administration of endocrine system medications
Assessment Strategies
oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of endocrine system medications
identify when, how and to whom endocrine system medications may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with endocrine system medications
identify the considerations and implications of using endocrine system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests
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Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of analgesic and musculoskeletal system drugs
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written or performance assessment
Criteria
identify the classifications and actions of analgesics
identify the classifications and actions of musculoskeletal system drugs
identify when, how and to whom analgesics and musculoskeletal system drugs may be administered
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with analgesics
identify the side effects and special considerations associated with musculoskeletal system drugs
identify the considerations and implications of using analgesics across the life span
identify the considerations and implications of using musculoskeletal system medications across the life span
interpret relevant laboratory tests