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in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you define the words and phrases

you differentiate between volumes of pharmaceutical standards and reference sources for drugs

you apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology

you identify various pharmaceutical preparations

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you compare groups of drugs that produce local effects to groups of drugs that produce systemic effects

you cite examples of drugs that produce local and or systemic effects

you identify factors that influence onset of action and amount of drug reaching a specific area of the body

you identify common drug interactions

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you identify regulating bodies for drugs

you illustrate the process for drug development

you explain medication labeling

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you explain safe practice in drug handling and transfer in a non-sterile area

you explain safe practice in drug handling and transfer in a sterile area

you explain the method for drug identification on the sterile field

you describe the Surgical Technologist's role and responsibilities in handling drugs and solutions

by performing calculations

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you convert from one system to another

you convert civilian time to military time

you use fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentages in conversions and calculations

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

response identifies the chemical, generic and brand names for each medication

response identifies drug classifications

response describes the route of administration

response describes medication actions on the human body - pharmacodynamics

you relate the drug to its use on the sterile field

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you identify the purpose and role of preoperative drugs

you identify factors influencing the selection of anesthetic agents

you compare types of anesthesia that produce local, regional, or general action

you summarize the events that occur in the induction phase of general anesthesia

you describe the objectives during maintenance of general anesthesia

you categorize various anesthetic agents as to the route of administration and function

you summarize the action and adverse effects of skeletal muscle relaxants and antagonist agents

you identify routes of administration of local anesthesia as topical application, local infiltration, regional application, spinal, caudal, or epidural anesthesia

you state the use and route of administration of anesthesia related drugs

you identify potential complications during general anesthesia

you relate the role of hypothermia as an anesthesia adjunct

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

differentiation includes a comparison of contrast media, dyes, and stains

differentiation includes examples of contrast media, dyes, and stains

you relate the application of diagnostic agents in the surgical setting

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you outline the blood clotting process

you state the function and route of administration of the coagulants and anticoagulants

you identify antidotes to anticoagulants

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

you describe circulatory and respiratory conditions that may require emergency drugs

you categorize emergency drugs based on patient affect

you state the function and route of administration of the emergency drugs

you list clinical signs and protocol for malignant hyperthermia

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

in an oral, written, or graphic assessment

you distinguish agents utilized in blood replacement and IV therapy

you indicate the uses for irrigants

you list solutions used in abdominal cavity, urinary bladder, uterus, joint, or exposed wound irrigants