Basic Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts
In 2011, more than 3.7 billion drug prescriptions were filled at pharmacies in the United States (The Kaiser Family Foundation, 2011). With billions of drugs prescribed each year for the treatment and management of various disorders, it is essential for advanced practice nurses to familiarize themselves with common drug treatments and effects of these treatments on patients.
When prescribing drugs, ensuring patient safety is the major concern. In many clinical settings, nurses work more closely with patients than any other health care provider, making it their responsibility to assist physicians with this task. As an advanced practice nurse maintaining patient safety, you must consider the many patient factors that impact pharmacotherapeutics.
This week you explore factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in patients. You also examine patient factors that advanced practice nurses must consider when developing drug therapy plans.
pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics processes
Learning Objective
pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics processes
By the end of this week, students will:
- Analyze factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics processes in patients
- Assess patient factors and history to develop personalized plans of care
- Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to pharmacotherapeutics
- Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to prescribing drugs to treat geriatric patients
