NUNA 681 - Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology II (3)

Study of pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and clinical application of drugs such as inhalation anesthetic agents, anesthesia adjuncts and injectable drugs used to control cardiovascular function. Topics such as awareness under anesthesia, substance abuse, and hepatic and renal implications are also explored. Induction sequence simulation and case study discussion allows students to apply knowledge to clinical situations. Prereq: NUNA 680. Offered: Fall.