SURG 103 - Pharmacology and Anesthesia

(TP/SS only) CE

Covers action and usage of commonly used drugs, the computation of drug dosages, solutions and the methods by which they are administered. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the surgical technology program or consent of program coordinator, and a grade of C or better in both BIOL 212 and MATH 117 or higher. Two hours each week. Formerly SG 103.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Analyze the principles of anesthesia administration as well as be able to explain the necessity of each component of anesthesia preparation of the surgical patient.
Compare and contrast methods, agents, and techniques of anesthesia administration and preparation.
Correlate anesthesia monitoring devices with patient homeostasis.
Explain anesthesia complications and interventions.
Calculate medication conversions and dosages.
Apply and define general terminology to medication use.
Discuss the preparation and management of medications and solutions.
Assess the action, uses, and modes of administration of medications, drugs, and anesthetic agents used in the care of the surgical patient.
Explain the procedure for the identification, care, and handling of drugs and solutions.
Identify the principles of drug use in the care of the surgical patient.

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