Section: Unit 1: Kinetics & Dynamics | Pharmacology | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the processes of pharmacokinetics
    • Explain the principles of pharmacodynamics
    • Consider the pharmacodynamics across the life span
    • Discuss the nurses role in Pharmacodynamics and kinetics

    • Unit 1: Lesson 1: Pharmacokinetics 

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
      • Explain the First pass effect
      • Detail the routes of drug administration
      • Explain body-related factors affecting distribution
      • Explain phases of metabolism 
      • Describe the factors affecting metabolism
      • Explain the routes of excretion
      • Discuss life span considerations for absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities

       

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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 1 Pharmacokinetics URL
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      Read sections 1.1 to 1.6

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Pharmacokinetics URL
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      Pharmacokinetics Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 1

    • Unit 1: Lesson 2.1: Pharmacodynamics

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Pharmacodynamics
      • Describe Mechanism of Action; Agonists vs Antagonist effects of drugs
      • Explain Brand names vs Generic vs Over the counter medications
      • Discuss CAM related medications and the nurse’s role in safety
      • Explain how drugs are named including classes, suffixes, and routes

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 42 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities

       

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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 2.1 Pharmacodynamics URL
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      Read sections 1.7 and 1.8

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Pharmacodynamics URL
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      Pharmacodynamics Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2.1
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 1 is complete and passed

    • Unit 1: Lesson 2.2: Principles of Drug Response

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define the principles of Efficacy and Dose response
      • Explain the principles of:
      • - Peak, Onset and, Duration
      • - Half-Life and Steady State
      • Identify the nurse's role in understanding these principles

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 30 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities

       

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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 2.2 Principles of Drug Response URL
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      Read sections 1.9 and 1.10

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Principles of Drug Response URL
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      Principles of Drug Response Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2.2
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    • Unit 1: Lesson 2.3: Therapeutic Effects

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Therapeutic Window, Peak, Trough, and Therapeutic Index
      • Describe therapeutic blood level testing and evaluation of drugs
      • Discuss the nurse’s role in evaluating medications

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities

       

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      Lesson Summary: Unit 1 Lesson 2.3 Therapeutic Effects URL
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      Read sections 1.10 and 1.11

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Therapeutic Effects URL
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      Therapeutic Effects Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2.3
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      Unit 1 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1 Lesson 2.3 is complete and passed