Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Cardiac Drugs
COURSE NUMBER: MED 268
CLASS MEETING DAY & TIME: Tuesday, 4:30 pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers types of drugs used in cardiac disease, their categories, and function.
Students will have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the various
drugs used in the treatment of heart disease upon completion of the course.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Anatomy & Physiology I, MED 153; anatomy & Physiology II, MED 154; Medical Terminology,
MED 103; Electrocardiography (EKG), MED 294; and Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy &
Physiology, MED 159.
LECTURE HOURS: 40
EXPECTED HOMEWORK HOURS: 80
ACADEMIC CREDITS HOURS AWARDED: 4.0 Quarter Credit Hours
LAB HOURS: None
LAB REQUIREMENTS: None
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa H. Young, RN, BSN, MA Ed.
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Lyoung@daymarcollege.edu
Cell or text: 270-202-6137
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Practice critical thinking skills in evaluation of drugs used in certain cardiac diseases.
2. Reference drug book with 100% accuracy for drug information
3. Demonstrate knowledge of medication administration, medication preparation and medication
calculations as well as completing medication record with 90% accuracy.
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4. Identify drug-drug and food-drug interaction for cardiac drugs reviewed.
5. Recognize drug categories for cardiovascular drugs reviewed with 90% accuracy.
6. Identify emergency cardiovascular medications and their desired effects with 90% accuracy.
7. Complete drug reference card for assigned medications commonly used in the treatment of
cardiovascular patients
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, REFERENCES, AND TEXT: Intergrated Cardiopulmonary
Pharmacology, third edition. Colbert, Gonzalez III, and Kennedy. Pearson, ISBN-10: 0-13256872-1
Health Professionals Drug Guide 2013-14, 1st edition, Shannon, Pearson
ISBN-13: 9780132738774
CardioTech.wordpress.com blog with homework assignments and discussions.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING STRATEGIES: Lecture, computer usage, DVD
instructional films, worksheets, quizzes and exams with power point presentation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION & EVALUATION:
Successful completion involves class participation, attendance, and completion of work by
assigned dates, and taking exams on assigned dates. If assignments are 1 week late, the grade
for this work will be dropped one letter grade. Example (A will be a B). After two weeks, it will be
an F.
GRADING SCALE: Grade determination:
Professionalism
Worksheets/Quiz
Drug Cards
LRC Project
Portfolio Project
Exams
90 – 100 %
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 64%
Below 64%
10%
20%
20%
10%
10%
30%
100%
A
B
C
D
F
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER/INTERNET ASSIGNMENT:
The student will complete a typed report including references for a specific heart disease. This
report will be presented to the class. Credit will be given for research, preparation as well as
presentation. Resource material may be obtained from the Learning Center or Ebrary database
or ProQuest (icon is on computer desktop).
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER INFORMATION:
Robin McGinnis, Coordinator
Office Hours: 8am – 5:30pm Mon – Thurs, 8am – 2pm
Fridays
The LRC is open to student
8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs
8am – 2pm on Fridays
THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ELEMENT:
This course will provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the heart anatomy and
the ability to apply heart anatomy knowledge to understand common heart diseases, such as
cardiomyopathy, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and valvular dysfunction.
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PORTFOLIO PROJECT: Each student will receive an outline identifying the new skills they
have mastered for their portfolio. Portfolio will be reviewed at end of course for completeness.
COURSE/CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Participation/Professionalism:
Each student must accept responsibility in the use of the facilities at Daymar and obey the
policies and procedures. The instructor will conduct this class in a mature manner. It is expected
that each student will act in the same adult manner when interacting with classmates and the
instructor. It is my responsibility to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning in the
classroom, and I will do so. Please spare everyone the stress and embarrassment by being
courteous and obeying classroom rules.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled courses in order to achieve the learning goals of
their program. Prospective employers are often as concerned with applicants’ school attendance
records as with their academic records. Attendance has a direct bearing on the students’ final
grade in each course. If a student has been out of school for 14 consecutive days, the student will
be withdrawn from school. Refer to Unofficial Withdrawal in the catalog.
Internet Usage:
There is to be no Internet surfing during class time unless instructed by the instructor.
Tardiness:
Attendance is recorded during the first ten minutes of each class session. The instructor updates
the attendance record at the end of each class. If you know you will be late, please call Daymar
and leave a message for your instructor.
Late Work:
Assignment due dates will be announced in class and will allow sufficient time for each
assignment to be completed. Late homework, papers, etc. will be penalized. In-class
assignments, quizzes, presentations, and other daily work cannot be made up. The instructor may
extend an assignment due date for a student based upon individual circumstances. However, the
situation must first be discussed and approved by the instructor.
Completion Of Course Work:
All course work must be turned in by the last day of class. Work turned in after the last day of
class will not be accepted for credit except under special circumstances approved by the Director
of Education and/or the Campus Director.
Dress:
Students are required to dress in attire appropriate for a college classroom, and are to refrain
from wearing clothing that might be considered “distracting” to others in the classroom. In
addition, the curriculum has assignments in which a student’s professional appearance will be
evaluated as part of the overall grade of the assignment.
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Decorum:
The following are some behaviors inappropriate for a college classroom:
*sleeping in class
*children in class
*unauthorized visitors
*rude behavior
* interrupting speakers *profane language
Cell phones: A communication devices MUST be turned off or put on silent mode during class
time. Text messaging is not allowed during instructional time.
Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism is defined as an act or instance of stealing or passing off the ideas or words of another
as one’s own, or to use a creative production without crediting the source. Incidences of
academic dishonesty will result in severe penalty up to and including a failing grade for the
course, as well as being noted on the student’s permanent record. Additional incidences of
academic dishonesty could result in a student’s permanent expulsion from Daymar.
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Course Overview and Outline (Outline is adjusted to number of weeks in each quarter)
Class
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Learning Outcomes / Objectives
WIIFM
General Pharmacologic Principles
How to use drug book for drug information.
Utilize drug reference sources of information
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of
different routes of administration.
Describe the processes of drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and elimination
Explain differences in pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, and adverse effects of
drugs in patients.
Discuss factors that may alter a patient’s
response to a drug.
Discuss principles of drug poisonings, adverse
drug reactions, and interactions.
Discuss responsibilities in drug administration.
The Metric System and Drug Dosage
Calculations
Define key terms relevant to drug dosage
calculations.
Perform conversions of units of measurement
within the metric system.
Perform conversions between units of
measurement in the metric and English
systems.
Calculate strength of solutions in percentage
and ratio forms
Perform drug dosage calculations
Mid-term Examination
Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous
System
Describe the divisions of the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
Define key terms relative to pharmacology of the
autonomic nervous system.
State four classifications of autonomic nervous
system drugs on the basis of how and where
they work
Cardiac Agents
Relate cardiovascular physiology to
pharmacologic treatments.
Describe indications and pharmacologic effects
of antiarrhythmics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensinreceptor blockers, inotropic agents,
antilipidemics and vasodilators.
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I understand how to use and
read a drug book.
I understand the different
routes of drug administration
and why these routes are
used for certain categories of
medications.
I understand the procedure
for accurate drug
administration and
documentation
. I understand how to convert
units of measurement within
the metric system for
medication administration.
I understand how to
calculate drug dosages I will
be administering in the
cardiovascular field
I understand the effects of
the autonomic nervous
system
I understand the use of
antiarrhythmics, ACE
inhibitors, angiotensinreceptor blockers, inotropic
agents antilipidemic agents
and vasodilator agents in the
treatment of coronary artery
disease patients
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Understand the role of pharmacologic therapy in
heart failure, acute coronary syndrome,
myocardial infarction, hyperlipidemia, and
angina.
Discuss the relationship between metabolic
syndrome and myocardial infarction and stroke
9
10
Blood Pressure and Antithrombotic Agents
Understand the variables that affect blood
pressure.
Relate cardiovascular physiology to
pharmacologic treatments.
Describe the indications and pharmacologic
effects of various types of antihypertensive
agents.
Relate renal physiology to diuretic treatment.
Antiarrhythmic Agents
Understand the actions for various
antiarrhythmic agents administered to correct
arrhythmias and rhythm maintenance.
11
12
Medications for Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support
Describe the pharmacologic effects of the drugs
commonly used in the treatment of acute
myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic
shock, bradycardia, tachycardia, and pulseless
arrest.
Final Exam
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I understand the medications
used for the treatment of
heart failure, ACS, MI,
hyperlipidemia and angina
and will be able to educate
patients who will be
prescribed these
medications.
I understand the importance
of medications used to
manage metabolic
syndrome, MI and CVA
I understand the types of
medications used for
hypertension and how to
administer these
medications.
I understand the types of
anticoagulants, antiplatelet
agents and fibrinolytic agents
and how these agents
I understand the types of
antiarrhythmic medications
available and how these
medications are utilized to
control arrhythmias.
I understand the medications
used in the emergency
treatment of cardiovascular
disease patients.
I have successfully
completed course
requirements
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Textbook Reading Schedule and Homework Assignments
(subject to change…monitor blog for updates; medicallyoung.wordpress.com)
Class Week Chapters & Homework Assignments
& Location
Part One: The Basics
Week 1
Chapter 1: General Pharmacologic Principles
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Classroom Chapter 2: The Metric System and Drug Dosages Calculations
Assignments: Chapter 1 worksheet
Chapter 2 worksheet
*4 Drug Cards will be due every week. See drug card list.
Part
One:
The Basics Continued
Week 2
Chapter 3: Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
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Classroom Assignments: Medicine Administration Worksheet
Return demonstration: Injection medications;
subcutaneous and intradermal injections.
Week 3
2/3
Classroom
Week 4
2/10
Week 5
2/17
Midterm
Exam due
Week 6
2/24
Week 7
3/3
Week 8
3/10
Week 9
3/17
Week 10
3/24
Final Exam
due
Due
Date
Week 2
1/27
Week 3
2/3
Continued Medicaiton Calculations & Medication Administration
Documentation
Return demonstration: Intramuscular (deltoid, dorsogluteal,
ventrogluteal, and vastus lateralis sites)
Assignments: Dosage calculation worksheet
Charting exercise worksheet
Glossary #1 worksheet
Chapter 9: Part Two: The Specific Drug Categories Cardiac Agents
Assignments: Chapter 9 worksheet
Prepare for med-term examination
Chapter 10: Blood Pressure and Antithrombotic Agents
Assignments: Lecture #1 & #2 worksheets
Week 4
2/10
Antiarrhythmic Agents Handout
Assignments: Lecture #3 & 4 worksheets
Glossary #2 worksheet
Assignments: Lecture #5 & 6 worksheets
Week 7
3/3
Chapter 15: Medications for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Assignments: Arrhythmia & Emergency Medication Treatment
worksheet
Assignments: Drug table; final exam
LRC project due
Portfolio project due
Last day of class
Week 9
3/17
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Week 5
2/17
Week 6
2/24
Week 8
3 / 10
Week
10
3/24
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