SURG127 — Surgical Pharmacology
SURG 127 - Surgical Pharmacology SURG 127 - Surgical Pharmacology 3 Total Credits This course offers learners the opportunity to analyze the principles underlying anesthesia administration. Students will critically compare various methods, agents, and techniques used in anesthesia administration and preparation. Additionally, they will develop proficiency in calculating medication dosages, conversions, and administration protocols to effectively manage medications in the care of surgical patients. Identify government agencies associated with drug regulation, scope of practice and roles in the operating room, development and testing of drugs, reference sources for drugs, and abbreviations used. Identify the role of the circulator and surgical technologist in drug administration and handling, six rights and procedure of drug administration and labeling. Demonstrate knowledge of the risks and physiology associated with anesthesia and the gastric drugs used to decrease those risks. Identify terms related to atypical cells and Cancer and have a general understanding of chemotherapeutic drugs. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology of the kidney, use of diuretics generally and in the operating room, and the risks of ongoing diuretic therapy. Identify hormones, medical and surgical uses, and steroid use, action and side effects on the surgical and other patients Distinguish between contrast media, dyes and staining agents; identify drugs and their uses on the surgical field. Descri
Prerequisites: SURG116