SRGT 103B - Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist

1. Cognitive Domain: 1. Identify historical figures who contributed to the development of pharmacology; 2. Give a brief history of pharmacologic medicines and practices; 3. Learn and apply basic math concepts as they apply to weights and measures; 4. Learn the different systems of measure and convert from one system to the other; 5. Describe the methods of drug administration an dhow drugs are metabolized in the body; 6. List drug regulations and legislation, references and sources; 7. Define pharmacological terminology as it applies to the surgical technologist; 8. List and define the general types and purposes of drugs as they relate to surgical intervention; 9. List and describe medications used preoperatively; 10. Identify the types of anesthesia and explain each; 11. List the factors affecting the choice of anesthesia type; 12. Explain the administration of spinal, regional, epidural, nerve block and local anesthesia; 13. Describe commonly used anesthesia supplies and equipment; 14. Describe and list blood and fluid replacements; 15. Describe anesthesia complications and list emergency drugs; 16. Explain usage and medications used in antineoplastic therapy.
2. Psychomotor Domain: 1. Convert measurements from one system to another; 2. Calculate and solve mathematic problems; 3. Obtain and transfer medications from the nonsterile to the sterile field; 4. Obtain medications in the scrub role from the circulator; 5. Identify and label medications correctly on the sterile field; 6. Prepare medications on the sterile field; 7. Practice emergency actions of the scrub and circulating role in surgery.
3. Affective Domain: 1. Recognize the importance of labeling medications; 2. Recognize the consequences of improper medication handling and administration; 3. Comply with hospital, state and national policies regarding medication.