Pediatric Pharmacology Case Study: Complicated Tetralogy of Fallot - 1 Contact Hour

Course overview

Course Overview: This course is a case study of a young child who has complicated Tetralogy of Fallot. The challenge for the reader is to understand the medications and pharmacological interventions that are appropriate for his care. Learning objectives Upon completion of this course, nurses will be able to: •Identify 2 ECG abnormalities associated with tetralogy of Fallot; •Name 3 pharmacotherapeutic agents used to treat congestive heart failure; •Describe 3 adverse events commonly observed in patients receiving digoxin; •Name one indication for furosemide; •Identify the most common adverse event observed when using enalapril; •Describe an extemporaneous preparation of carvediol that can be used for small children; •Describe one surgical correction required to surgically repair tetralogy of Fallot.