Drug Interactions, Adverse Effects & Clinical Safety APRNs (Advanced)

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Verification Statements

This course meets advanced pharmacology requirements by focusing on the identification, prevention, and management of drug interactions and adverse drug reactions. It emphasizes pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms, medication reconciliation, and patient safety strategies. The curriculum aligns with quality and safety competencies outlined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and NONPF standards. Students utilize the PDR and Facts & Comparisons to evaluate drug interactions and implement evidence-based safety protocols in complex clinical scenarios

References

• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Scope of Practice and Certification Standards
• American Nurses Credentialing Center. APRN Certification Requirements
• AACN Essentials. The Essentials of Graduate Nursing Education
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical Practice Guidelines
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Controlled Substances Act and Prescribing Regulations
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Patient Safety and Quality Standards
• Brunton, L.L. et al. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
• Katzung, B.G. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
• Arcangelo, V., & Peterson, A. Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
• Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), latest edition
• Facts & Comparisons eAnswers Drug Reference

 

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

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