Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Pharmacological Concepts

A. Art and Science of Pharmacology

B. Pharmacokinetics

C. Pharmacodynamics

D. Intrinsic Activity of Drug-Receptors

E. Agonists

F. Antagonists

Section 3: The Nervous System

A. Efferent Nervous System

B. Autonomic Nervous System

C. Sympathetic Nervous System

D. Parasympathetic Nervous System

E. Chemical Signaling Between Cells

F. Types of Neurotransmitters

Section 4: Autonomic Agents: Adrenergic

A. The Adrenergic Receptors

B. Adrenergic Agonists

C. Adrenergic Antagonists

Section 5: Autonomic Agents: Cholinergic

A. Cholinergic Receptors

C. Cholinergic Agonists

D. Cholinergic Antagonists

Section 6: Antiarrhythmics

A. Introduction to Antiarrhythmics

B. Cardiac Electrophysiology

C. Causes of Arrhythmias

D. Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers

E. Class II: Beta  Blockers

F. Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers

G. Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers

H. Others: Digoxin, Adenosine, and Magnesium

Section 7: Conclusion

A. Course Contributors

B. Resources

C. References

Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN brings 10 years of clinical and educational experience in the fields of critical care, emergency and aviation medicine. Serving as Program Director of Flight & Critical Care Nursing Education, she has created original comprehensive educational courses as well as has contributed to best-selling publications. An active member of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), she has been revered as a resource and mentor to many clinicians serving in these specialties. Fulfilling roles as a registered nurse, ECMO specialist, director and clinical educator, Kristen brings a unique and original perspective to the realm of medical education. Disclosure: Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

David Hoeft, MD is a board certified Anesthesiologist at American Anesthesiology of New York. In addition to his strong background in physical and chemical sciences, David is actively involved in graduate medical education and research, and brings clinical and didactic expertise across the continuum of medical practice. Disclosure: David Hoeft, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.