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Provided by: Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education Inotropic Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Congestive Heart FailureMedical |
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This instructional course has been designed to provide conceptual and operational knowledge to the licensed nurse interested in the provision of inotropic medications. Administration of these drugs is becoming more common as the population ages and pressure increases to reduce CHF-related hospitalizations. For the licensed nurse involved in providing this valuable therapy, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes. This course provides 2 contact hours of continuing education.
State Boards of Nursing have varying positions on the role of the LPN/ LVN in the administration of inotropic therapy. A link to each state board of nursing is listed here. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nursea ™s employer, facility or institution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify at least three indications for inotropic therapy
2. Demonstrate understanding of inotropic medication administration by recognizing the steps involved in medication preparation and infusion
3. Recognize at least three potential complications of inotropic therapy
4. State at least three inotropic monitoring measurements
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Heart Failure
a Scope of Problem
a Signs and Symptoms
a Initial Assessment
Chapter 2: Treatment a Diet
a Exercise
a Surgery
a Medication a ACE Inhibitors
a Aldosterone antagonists
a Angiotensin receptor blockers
a Beta blockers
a Diuretics
a Vasopressors and Inotropes
Chapter 3: Inotropic Medication Administration a Vascular Access
a Equipment
a Procedures
Chapter 4: Complications
Chapter 5: Monitoring and Documentation
State Boards of Nursing have varying positions on the role of the LPN/ LVN in the administration of inotropic therapy. A link to each state board of nursing is listed here. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nursea ™s employer, facility or institution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify at least three indications for inotropic therapy
2. Demonstrate understanding of inotropic medication administration by recognizing the steps involved in medication preparation and infusion
3. Recognize at least three potential complications of inotropic therapy
4. State at least three inotropic monitoring measurements
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Heart Failure
a Scope of Problem
a Signs and Symptoms
a Initial Assessment
Chapter 2: Treatment a Diet
a Exercise
a Surgery
a Medication a ACE Inhibitors
a Aldosterone antagonists
a Angiotensin receptor blockers
a Beta blockers
a Diuretics
a Vasopressors and Inotropes
Chapter 3: Inotropic Medication Administration a Vascular Access
a Equipment
a Procedures
Chapter 4: Complications
Chapter 5: Monitoring and Documentation
Related Jobs or Careers: Nurses, RN, LPN,LVN
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Provided by Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education
Inotropic Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Inotropic Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
This instructional course has been designed to provide conceptual and operational knowledge to the licensed nurse interested in the provision of inotropic medications. Administration of these drugs is becoming more common as the population ages and pressure increases to reduce CHF-related hospitalizations. For the licensed nurse involved in providing this valuable therapy, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes. This course provides 2 contact hours of continuing education.
State Boards of Nursing have varying positions on the role of the LPN/ LVN in the administration of inotropic therapy. A link to each state board of nursing is listed here. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nurse s employer, facility or institution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify at least three indications for inotropic therapy
2. Demonstrate understanding of inotropic medication administration by recognizing the steps involved in medication preparation and infusion
3. Recognize at least three potential complications of inotropic therapy
4. State at least three inotropic monitoring measurements
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Heart Failure
Scope of Problem
Signs and Symptoms
Initial Assessment
Chapter 2: Treatment Diet
Exercise
Surgery
Medication ACE Inhibitors
Aldosterone antagonists
Angiotensin receptor blockers
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Vasopressors and Inotropes
Chapter 3: Inotropic Medication Administration Vascular Access
Equipment
Procedures
Chapter 4: Complications
Chapter 5: Monitoring and Documentation
Accredidation
After successful completion the licensed nurse: RN, LPN/ LVN will receive 2. 0 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467 and by the Florida Board of Nursing, CE Broker Tracking # is 20-335847.
This instructional course has been designed to provide conceptual and operational knowledge to the licensed nurse interested in the provision of inotropic medications. Administration of these drugs is becoming more common as the population ages and pressure increases to reduce CHF-related hospitalizations. For the licensed nurse involved in providing this valuable therapy, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes. This course provides 2 contact hours of continuing education.
State Boards of Nursing have varying positions on the role of the LPN/ LVN in the administration of inotropic therapy. A link to each state board of nursing is listed here. Competency requirements are obtained and maintained through the nurse s employer, facility or institution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify at least three indications for inotropic therapy
2. Demonstrate understanding of inotropic medication administration by recognizing the steps involved in medication preparation and infusion
3. Recognize at least three potential complications of inotropic therapy
4. State at least three inotropic monitoring measurements
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Heart Failure
Scope of Problem
Signs and Symptoms
Initial Assessment
Chapter 2: Treatment Diet
Exercise
Surgery
Medication ACE Inhibitors
Aldosterone antagonists
Angiotensin receptor blockers
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Vasopressors and Inotropes
Chapter 3: Inotropic Medication Administration Vascular Access
Equipment
Procedures
Chapter 4: Complications
Chapter 5: Monitoring and Documentation
Accredidation
After successful completion the licensed nurse: RN, LPN/ LVN will receive 2. 0 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467 and by the Florida Board of Nursing, CE Broker Tracking # is 20-335847.
About The Training Provider: Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education
Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education - Pedagogy Incorporated is a provider of on-line continuing education for nurses. We specialize in Intravenous Therapy, Wound Care, Respiratory, Infection Control, Medical Communications and Medication Error Reduction Education. We have courses from the basics to advanced. Our clients are LPN/ LVNs, RNs, Long Term Care facilities, Home Health Agencies, Hospice providers and Hospitals that need...
