RESP 218 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week RESP 218 focuses on pharmacologic principles of drugs used in the ER and ICU settings as well as an overview of general principles of pharmacology. This course supports other courses where students learn how to deliver medications and assess response to those medications. Upon successful completion of RESP 218, the student should be able to: Describe drugs administered by the RCP in terms of indications, actions, routes, doses, delivery systems, and adverse reactions. Discuss specialized equipment and techniques used to administer cardiorespiratory medications. State basic principles of pharmacodynamics. Recommend changes in medication, dose, or delivery systems. Select appropriate medications and delivery systems based on pathophysiology and case interpretation. Recommend appropriate cardiac and emergency drugs. Calculate drug dosages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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