Unit 3: Lesson 1: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Review the concepts of ANS 
• Explain the nurse's role in administration
• List classifications of ANS medications and their mechanisms of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 2: Respiratory System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe common disorders of the respiratory system
• Describe the nurse's role in administering medications
• Describe the mechanisms of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following classifications of respiratory medications
• - Antihistamines
• - Decongestants
• - Antitussives
• - Expectorants
• - Beta-2 Agonists
• - Anticholinergics
• - Corticosteroids
• - Leukotriene
• - Receptor Antagonists
• - Xanthine Derivatives

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

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 3: Cardiovascular & Renal System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Identify the basic functions of the Cardiovascular (CV) and Renal systems
• Identify common disorders of the CV and Renal systems
• Describe the nurse's role in administering medications for the CV and Renal systems
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and special alerts of the following medications:
• - Antiarrhythmics
• - Cardiac Glycosides
• - Antianginal (Nitrates)
• - Diuretics
• - Antihypertensives
• - Antilipemics
• - Blood Coagulation Modifiers
• - Erectile Agents.

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

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 4: Gastrointestinal System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Explain the basic functions and common disorders of the Gastrointestinal (GI) system
• Identify common disorders of the GI system
• Discuss the nurse's role in administering medications for the GI system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts of the following:
• - Antiulcer Medications
• - Antidiarrheal Medications
• - Laxatives
• - Antiemetics

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 5: Central Nervous System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe the basic functions and common disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
• Identify common disorders of the CNS
• Explain the nurse's role in administering medications for the CNS
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - CNS Depressants
• - CNS Stimulants
• - Antidepressants
• - Anti Manias
• - Antipsychotics
• - Anticonvulsants
• - Anti-Parkinson's Medications

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 6: Endocrine System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Describe the basic functions and common disorders of the Endocrine system
• Identify common disorders of the Endocrine system
• Explain the nurse's role in administering medications for the Endocrine system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - Corticosteroids
• - Antidiabetics
• - Thyroid Medications
• - Hormonal Contraceptives

Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Unit 3: Lesson 7: Analgesic & Musculoskeletal System

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

• Explain the basic functions of the Musculoskeletal (MS) system
• Identify common disorders of the MS system
• Discuss the nurse's role in administering medications for the MS system
• Describe the mechanism of action, indications, nursing considerations, side effects, education needs, and alerts for the following: 
• - Nonopioid Analgesics
• - Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
• - Adjuvant Analgesics
• - Anti Gout Medications
• - Antimigraine Medications
• - Anesthetics

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

Required Learning Resources and Activities