Introduction to Pharmacology for the Health Sciences

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1 - Welcome

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1 - Course Contents.mp4

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2 - Introduction to Pharmacology

0 - Medications and Classifications Terms and Concepts.html

0 - Safe Medication Administration.html

0 - seven-rights-and-three-checks.zip

2 - Medications and Classifications Terms and Concepts.mp4

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3 - Safe Medication Administration.mp4

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3 - Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

0 - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.html

0 - Pharmacodynamics Onset Peak and Duration.html

0 - Pharmacokinetics Absorption.html

0 - Pharmacokinetics Distribution.html

0 - Pharmacokinetics Elimination.html

0 - Pharmacokinetics Metabolism.html

4 - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.mp4

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5 - Pharmacokinetics Absorption.mp4

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6 - Pharmacokinetics Distribution.mp4

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7 - Pharmacokinetics Metabolism.mp4

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8 - Pharmacokinetics Elimination.mp4

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9 - Pharmacodynamics Onset Peak and Duration.mp4

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4 - Infection and Antiinfectives

0 - Aminoglycosides.html

0 - Anthelmintics.html

0 - Antibacterials and Antibiotics.html

0 - Antibiotics-NCLEX-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

0 - Antifungals.html

0 - Antimalarials.html

0 - Antiprotozoals.html

0 - Antituberculars.html

0 - Antivirals.html

0 - Bacterial Infections.html

0 - BetaLactam Antibiotics.html

0 - Concepts Related to Infection.html

0 - Fluoroquinolones.html

0 - Fungal Infections.html

0 - Glycopeptides.html

0 - Infection-Control-and-Precautions-NCLEX-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

0 - Macrolides.html

0 - Parasitic and Protozoan Infections.html

0 - Sulfonamides.html

0 - Tetracyclines.html

0 - Variables Related to the Administration of Antiinfectives.html

0 - Viral Infections.html

10 - Concepts Related to Infection.mp4

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11 - Bacterial Infections.mp4

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12 - Viral Infections.mp4

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13 - Fungal Infections.mp4

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14 - Parasitic and Protozoan Infections.mp4

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15 - Variables Related to the Administration of Antiinfectives.mp4

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16 - BetaLactam Antibiotics.mp4

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17 - Sulfonamides.mp4

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18 - Fluoroquinolones.mp4

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19 - Macrolides.mp4

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20 - Aminoglycosides.mp4

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21 - Tetracyclines.mp4

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22 - Glycopeptides.mp4

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23 - Antituberculars.mp4

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24 - Antivirals.mp4

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25 - Antifungals.mp4

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26 - Antimalarials.mp4

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27 - Antiprotozoals.mp4

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28 - Anthelmintics.mp4

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5 - Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System ANS

0 - Adrenergic-Receptors-SNS-NCLEX-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

0 - Catecholamines.html

0 - Communication in the Autonomic Nervous System.html

0 - Introduction to the Nervous System.html

0 - Parasympathetic Nervous System.html

0 - Parasympathetic Nervous System Anticholinergics Muscarinic Antagonists.html

0 - Parasympathetic Nervous System Cholinergics Muscarinic Agonists.html

0 - Sympathetic Nervous System.html

0 - Sympathetic Nervous System Alpha1 Receptors.html

0 - Sympathetic Nervous System Alpha2 Receptors.html

0 - Sympathetic Nervous System Beta1 Receptors.html

0 - Sympathetic Nervous System Beta2 Receptors.html

29 - Communication in the Autonomic Nervous System.mp4

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30 - Sympathetic Nervous System.mp4

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31 - Sympathetic Nervous System Alpha1 Receptors.mp4

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32 - Sympathetic Nervous System Alpha2 Receptors.mp4

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33 - Sympathetic Nervous System Beta1 Receptors.mp4

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34 - Sympathetic Nervous System Beta2 Receptors.mp4

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35 - Catecholamines.mp4

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36 - Parasympathetic Nervous System.mp4

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37 - Parasympathetic Nervous System Cholinergics Muscarinic Agonists.mp4

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38 - Parasympathetic Nervous System Anticholinergics Muscarinic Antagonists.mp4

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6 - Regulation of Gas Exchange

0 - Conditions and Diseases Related to Gas Exchange.html

0 - Introduction to Ventilation and Gas Exchange.html

0 - Medications Affecting Ventilation and Gas Exchange.html

39 - Introduction to Ventilation and Gas Exchange.mp4

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40 - Conditions and Diseases Related to Gas Exchange.mp4

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41 - Medications Affecting Ventilation and Gas Exchange.mp4

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7 - Regulation of Perfusion and Renal Elimination

0 - Antianginals.html

0 - Antiarrhythmics.html

0 - Antihypertensives.html

0 - Blood Circulation in the Body.html

0 - Blood Circulation in the Heart.html

0 - Blood Coagulation Modifiers.html

0 - Blood Flow and Blood Pressure.html

0 - Blood and Coagulation.html

0 - Cardiac Cycle.html

0 - Cardiac Glycosides.html

0 - Cardiac Output.html

0 - Conditions and Disorders Related to Perfusion.html

0 - Considerations Related to the Administration of Medications.html

0 - Diuretics.html

0 - Electrical Conduction of the Heart.html

0 - Erectile Agents.html

0 - Functions of the Heart in Relation to Perfusion.html

0 - Homeostatic Regulation of the Cardiovascular System RAAS.html

0 - Introduction to Perfusion and Renal Elimination.html

0 - Introduction to the Kidneys.html

42 - Introduction to Perfusion and Renal Elimination.mp4

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43 - Functions of the Heart in Relation to Perfusion.mp4

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44 - Blood Circulation in the Heart.mp4

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45 - Blood Circulation in the Body.mp4

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46 - Electrical Conduction of the Heart.mp4

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47 - Cardiac Cycle.mp4

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48 - Cardiac Output.mp4

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49 - Blood Flow and Blood Pressure.mp4

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50 - Homeostatic Regulation of the Cardiovascular System RAAS.mp4

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51 - Introduction to the Kidneys.mp4

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52 - Blood and Coagulation.mp4

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53 - Conditions and Disorders Related to Perfusion.mp4

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54 - Considerations Related to the Administration of Medications.mp4

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55 - Antiarrhythmics.mp4

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56 - Cardiac Glycosides.mp4

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57 - Antianginals.mp4

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58 - Antihypertensives.mp4

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59 - Blood Coagulation Modifiers.mp4

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60 - Erectile Agents.mp4

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8 - Regulation of Gastrointestinal Elimination

0 - Antidiarrheals.html

0 - Antiemetics.html

0 - Antiflatulents.html

0 - Antiulcers.html

0 - Conditions Affecting Gastrointestinal Elimination GERD PUD Defecation.html

0 - Gastrointestinal Elimination and Defecation.html

0 - Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Processes.html

0 - Laxatives.html

0 - Medications Used to Regulate Gastrointestinal Elimination.html

0 - Nausea and Vomiting.html

0 - Stomach and Digestion.html

61 - Stomach and Digestion.mp4

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62 - Gastrointestinal Elimination and Defecation.mp4

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63 - Conditions Affecting Gastrointestinal Elimination GERD PUD Defecation.mp4

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64 - Nausea and Vomiting.mp4

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65 - Antiulcers.mp4

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66 - Antiflatulents.mp4

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67 - Antidiarrheals.mp4

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68 - Laxatives.mp4

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69 - Antiemetics.mp4

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9 - Regulation of the Central Nervous System Mood and Cognition

0 - Anticonvulsants.html

0 - Antidepressants.html

0 - Antimanic Medications.html

0 - Antiparkinsons Medications.html

0 - Antipsychotics.html

0 - Central Nervous System Depressants.html

0 - Central Nervous System Stimulants.html

0 - Communication in the Central Nervous System Neurons and Neurotransmitters.html

0 - Conditions of the Central Nervous System.html

0 - Introduction to the Central Nervous System.html

70 - Introduction to the Central Nervous System.mp4

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71 - Communication in the Central Nervous System Neurons and Neurotransmitters.mp4

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72 - Conditions of the Central Nervous System.mp4

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73 - Central Nervous System Depressants.mp4

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74 - Central Nervous System Stimulants.mp4

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75 - Antidepressants.mp4

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76 - Antimanic Medications.mp4

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77 - Antipsychotics.mp4

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78 - Anticonvulsants.mp4

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79 - Antiparkinsons Medications.mp4

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10 - Metabolic Regulation

0 - Blood Glucose Insulin and the Pancreas.html

0 - Calcium Regulation.html

0 - Conditions Related to Metabolic Regulation.html

0 - Corticosteroids and the Adrenal Glands.html

0 - Corticosteroids-NCLEX-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

0 - Disorders of the Thyroid.html

0 - Functions of Thyroid Hormones.html

0 - Glucagon.html

0 - Hormones of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands.html

0 - Insulin.html

0 - Introduction to the Endocrine System.html

0 - Oral Antihyperglycemics.html

0 - Regulation of Hormone Secretion.html

0 - Stimulation of Endocrine Glands.html

0 - Synthesis and Regulation of Thyroid Hormones.html

0 - The HypothalamusPituitary Complex.html

0 - Thyroid Medications and Modifiers of Calcium.html

80 - Introduction to the Endocrine System.mp4

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81 - Regulation of Hormone Secretion.mp4

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82 - Stimulation of Endocrine Glands.mp4

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83 - The HypothalamusPituitary Complex.mp4

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84 - Conditions Related to Metabolic Regulation.mp4

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85 - Corticosteroids and the Adrenal Glands.mp4

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86 - Blood Glucose Insulin and the Pancreas.mp4

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87 - Glucagon.mp4

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88 - Insulin.mp4

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89 - Oral Antihyperglycemics.mp4

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90 - Synthesis of Thyroid Hormones.mp4

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11 - Pain and Mobility

0 - Adjuvant Analgesics.html

0 - Anesthetics.html

0 - Antigout Medications.html

0 - Conditions Related to Mobility and Pain.html

0 - Mobility and the Musculoskeletal System.html

0 - NonOpioid Analgesics.html

0 - Opioid Analgesics.html

0 - Opioid Antagonists.html

0 - Physiology of Pain.html

0 - Types of Pain Acute and Chronic.html

Description

Fundamentals of pharmacology for nursing and health science students and professionals.

What You'll Learn?

Understand foundational pharmacology concepts essential for safe and effective medication administration in clinical practice.
Identify how medications influence physiological and pathophysiological processes across different body systems.
Explain considerations and implications of medication use and administration across the lifespan.
Identify the classifications and actions of antimicrobial and anti-infective medications.
Identify the classifications and actions of autonomic nervous system medications.
Identify the classifications and actions of respiratory medications.
Identify the classifications and actions of cardiovascular and renal system medications.
Identify the classifications and actions of medications regulating gastrointestinal elimination.
Identify the classifications and actions of medications used to regulate the central nervous system (CNS), mood, and cognition.
Identify the classifications and actions of endocrine system medications.
Identify the classifications and actions of medications related to pain and mobility.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for nursing students, practicing nurses, allied health professionals, health sciences students, including those in fields such as pre-medicine and pre-pharmacy. This course provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction and review of foundational pharmacology concepts, with a focus on various body systems. This course is also designed to help NCLEX test-takers reinforce pharmacology concepts to succeed with the NCLEX exam.

What You Need to Know?

This course will review relevant concepts related to human anatomy and physiology. In addition, this course will also introduce learners to medical terminology.

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Description
This course is tailored to meet the needs of nursing students, nursing professionals, allied health professionals, and students in the health sciences, including those preparing for the NCLEX, as well as pre-pharmacy and pre-medical students. Whether youâ€™re just beginning your healthcare journey or looking to deepen your understanding of medications, this course offers a comprehensive yet accessible approach to pharmacology.

Weâ€™ll cover essential concepts like pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safe medication administration, while exploring how these principles relate to the body's systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Youâ€™ll also gain a deeper understanding of medications used for common disease states. This course is designed to help you make critical connections between physiology, pathophysiology, and the therapeutic use of medications.

To support your learning, we've included a range of study tools, including detailed articles, cheat sheets, quizzes, and links to additional resources. These materials are crafted to help you solidify your knowledge and provide quick references for key pharmacological concepts. Our focus on real-world clinical scenarios and critical thinking will prepare you to excel in your studies, clinical practice, and on exams like the NCLEX. Join us to build a strong foundation in pharmacology and elevate your healthcare expertise!
Who this course is for:
This course is designed for nursing students, practicing nurses, allied health professionals, health sciences students, including those in fields such as pre-medicine and pre-pharmacy. This course provides a comprehensive yet accessible introduction and review of foundational pharmacology concepts, with a focus on various body systems. This course is also designed to help NCLEX test-takers reinforce pharmacology concepts to succeed with the NCLEX exam.

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