1. Principles of Pharmacology
Brenda Rowe

2. Pharmacokinetics Absorption Distribution
Metabolism or biotransformation
Excretion

3. Pharmacodynamics
Study of actions of the drug & changes that drugs undergo from absorption to excretion

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

7. Medication Errors
Common errors
Strategies to reduce

8. Nursing Diagnoses Constipation Diarrhea Disturbed sleep patterns
Urinary retention

9. Interdisciplinary Management

10. Self-care Practices
OTC
Herbal Therapy

11. Legal Issues Malpractice Advanced Practice Issues
Impaired Healthcare Provider

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