MSPharm0101

=Med Surg Pharmacology (Term II)=



Introduction
>> A review of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, plus a short overview of barbiturates and benzodiazepines.





Unit I - Perioperative and Narcotic Analgesics
>> Medications used in the care of perioperative and postoperative patients are presented. Classifications covered include narcotic analgesics, narcotic antagonists and anesthesia medications.







Unit II - Oncology Medications
>> The antineoplastics drugs are covered after a review of cancer. Alkylating agents, antimetabolites, antibiotics, hormones and mitotic inhibitors are presented. Emphasis is placed on the nursing care involved with the management of adverse reactions associated with antineoplastic medication therapy.





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Unit III - Psychotropic Medications
>> Common medication classifications used in the treatment of mental disorders are reviewed. Concentration is placed in antipsychotics, anxiolytics and antidepressants.