Cardio-Pulmonary Pharmacology
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and discuss the categories of medications used to treat cardio-pulmonary disorders.
- Identify complications and side effects of some of at least three of the most common respiratory medications.
- Identify and explain the functions of the various types of equipment utilized for delivery of medications in respiratory care.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of aerosolized medications, and explain the principles associated with humidification.
- Discuss at least one of the clinical practice guidelines for choosing and using equipment to deliver medications.
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain what nitric oxide is and why healthcare professionals are so interested in it.
- Identify the physical and biological properties of nitric oxide.
- Summarize research findings regarding use of nitric oxide therapy in animals and humans.
- Identify and discuss the three major areas of concern regarding the toxicity of nitric oxide.
- Identify and explain the effects of nitric oxide therapy.
- List and explain the clinical indications for inhaled nitric oxide therapy.
- Identify monitoring systems and procedures associated with nitric oxide therapy.
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