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ANES 803  - Adv. Pharmacology for NA I

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

The main objective of this course is mastering the drugs utilized in the clinical anesthesia practice setting. The nurse anesthesia student will become familiar with the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad category agents including inhalational agents, intravenous anesthetics and antagonists, analgesics including non-opioid, antiemetics, herbal/mineral remedies and cannabinoids.   This course emphasizes the importance of uptake, distribution, metabolism, excretion and elimination of anesthetics, and encourages the student to utilize concepts from previous courses to master the gas laws and principles of inhalational agents.

Offered Summer

Course Fee: No
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Successful completion of all previous ANES courses.


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