Cardiovascular Pharmacological Agents

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CVPA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Indicate the differences in receptors and their functions when attached to an agonist or antagonist.
Identify cardiac electrophysiology and general classes for the treatment of arrhythmias.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Background

Functional Cardiac Terminology

An Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System 

Neurotransmitters

Review

Summary

Section 3: Autonomic Agents: Adrenergic

The Adrenergic Receptors

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine (NE)

Other Adrenergic Agonists

Adrenergic Antagonists

Alpha Receptor Blockers or Alpha Antagonists

First Generation Beta-Blockers

Second Generation Beta-Blockers

Third Generation Beta-Blockers

Review

Summary

Section 4: Autonomic Agents: Cholinergic

Cholinergic Receptors

Cholinergic Agonists

Cholinergic Antagonists

Review

Summary

Section 5: Antiarrhythmics

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Causes of Arrhythmias

Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers

Class II: Beta Blockers

Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers

Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers

Others: Digoxin, Adenosine, Magnesium Sulfate

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Robert Smith, PharmD

Robert graduated from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2014 and has worked with both pediatric and adult populations in outpatient and inpatient settings. He currently works as a clinical support pharmacist at a federally qualified health care center in Houston Texas focusing on chronic disease state management and HIV and Hepatitis C care.

Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.