OVERVIEW

Emergency Drug Therapy Course is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation. This course has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hours.

Course Originally Released on: 11/14/1994
Date of Most Recent Review: 11/9/2020
Course Termination/ Update Date: 11/30/2023

Description:
Emergency situations vary in nature from anaphylaxis to unstable dysrhythmias to cardiac arrest. One thing they have in common is the necessity for pharmacological intervention. The first priority in treating a person during a cardiac emergency is CABD (circulation, airway, breathing, and defibrillation) and determining a differential diagnosis. Emergency drug therapy should be implemented only after the assessment of the patient to determine which medications are indicated based on current guidelines. This continuing education activity will review current guidelines for medications that are frequently encountered in emergent situations, especially cardiac arrest.

Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide nurses in acute care settings with updated knowledge about indications for emergency drugs, administration considerations, and expected outcomes. After taking this course, you should be able to:

Identify emergency cardiovascular drugs and their use based on evaluated evidence from the American Heart Association and the 2019 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations.
Describe appropriate drug interventions in various emergency situations based on current guidelines and expected patient outcomes.