Nursing Administration for PNS Drugs
Nursing Administration for PNS Drugs
The Main Learning Objectives
To describe the mechanism of action of the neuromuscular blockers (NMBs)
To recognize the rationale of using general anesthetics and/or analgesics with NMBs
To specify how NMBs cause skeletal muscle paralysis
To describe the components of the neuromuscular junction
To list 3 common indications when paralysis with NMBs is used
To specify the function of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
To define skeletal muscles, discuss the appearance of skeletal muscles, and categorize the diaphragm in terms of muscle type
To recognize whether NMBs can cross the blood-brain barrier and placenta
To identify the pharmacologic effects of NMBs in the skeletal muscles and the central nervous system (CNS) & to list 2 life-threatening adverse effects of NMBs
To describe the following competitive neuromuscular blockers (NMBs) in terms of their approved uses, whether they cause hypotension, route of elimination, duration of action, and additional features: atracurium, cisatracurium, pancuronium, rocuronium, and vecuronium
To define the mechanism of action of competitive NMBs
To specify the rationale behind using sedatives with NMBs & to list 3 common indications when paralysis with NMBs is used
To describe the mechanism of action, the indication, and adverse effects of succinylcholine
To describe malignant hyperthermia features & to describe the treatment plan
Evaluation of Scientific Activity by the Participants
By evaluation form after completing course , it will be send to participants. It is an important to know that it will be mandatory to get certification
Speaker
Dr. Rhonda Lawes
PhD, RN, Nursing Education Leader, PhD in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University
Course Policy
This course will be valid for 6 months after subscription date
The subscription will not be refundable for any reason
The course content was reviewed by scientific committee
There is no CME Hours for this kind of teaching content
The course content was designed for pre graduate and recent graduate
