Understanding Cardiac Medications
Tags: Cardiac Medications
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Description
Understanding Cardiac Medications Course�
13.8 Contact Hours
This module is a summary of Understanding Cardiac Medications, offered as a review for nurses with experience administering cardiac medications regularly. This module is not intended to be used as a pharmaceutical reference, but as a comprehensive guide to understanding how cardiac medications work with the heart in very simple terms. This course has been developed in an easy to understand format to remove the intimidation from cardiac medications, and to broaden your assessment capabilities. Cardiac Medications Fast Track has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the cardiac patient.TARGET audience
The learner may wish to gain confidence in their knowledge of cardiac medications. Understanding Cardiac Medications Fast Track is offered for nurses who wish to review or refresh their knowledge in how cardiac medications work. This course can also be used as an orientation tool for experienced nurses wishing to enter cardiac, critical care or emergency units.
Objectives
* Describe the indications, side effects, cardiac arrhythmias, and contraindications for:
* Antihypertensive
* Diuretics
* Antiarrhythmics
* Inotropes
* Anticoagulants
* Antiplatelets therapy
* Thrombolytics
* Nitrates
* Discuss patient education and documentation tips in regards to cardiac medications.
* Integrate your knowledge of the cardiac medications and apply critical thinking abilities by use of presented case scenarios.
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Price
$124.20 for Single User access license.
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