1. Principles of Pharmacology Brenda Rowe, RN, MN, JD

2. Pharmacokinetics Absorption Distribution Metabolism or biotransformation Excretion

3. Pharmacodynamics (Effect of drug) Study of actions of the drug & changes that drugs undergo from absorption to excretion Receptor, Agonist, Antagonist propranolol (Inderal) beta adrenergic antagonist

4. Pharmacotherapeutics Efficacy Adverse Effects Adverse Reaction Allergic response Drug Interaction Drug Toxicity Potentiation of Drug Effects

5. Controlled Drugs Safety Precautions JACHO requirements

6. Compliance of Client Behaviors Causes Patient Education

7. Medication Errors Common errors Strategies to reduce

8. Nursing Diagnoses Constipation Diarrhea Disturbed sleep patterns Urinary retention

9. Interdisciplinary Management IOM Report

10. Self-care Practices OTC Herbal Therapy

11. Legal Issues Malpractice Advanced Practice Issues Impaired Healthcare Provider Removal of Drugs from Market

12. Pharmaceutical Research Informed Consent Clinical Trials Ethical Considerations What is an orphan drug?