DAPH 800-830: Pharmacology & Advanced Pharmacology Principles I-III

This course is designed to discuss concepts related to the advanced pharmacotherapeutics of frequently encountered and prescribed non-anesthesia specific medications at the cellular and systems levels. Many patients receiving anesthesia will be concurrently receiving medications from one or more of the categories discussed. In addition to medication indications, interactions, side effects, contraindications, and important patient education; the legal requirements and implications of being a safe and conscientious provider and prescriber will be integrated throughout the course.

This course is designed to discuss concepts related to the advanced pharmacotherapeutics of frequently encountered and prescribed non-anesthesia specific medications at the cellular and systems levels. Many patients receiving anesthesia will be concurrently receiving medications from one or more of the categories discussed. In addition to medication indications, interactions, side effects, contraindications, and important patient education; the legal requirements and implications of being a safe and conscientious provider and prescriber will be integrated throughout the course.

This course is designed to discuss concepts related to the advanced pharmacotherapeutics of frequently encountered and prescribed non-anesthesia specific medications at the cellular and systems levels. Many patients receiving anesthesia will be concurrently receiving medications from one or more of the categories discussed. In addition to medication indications, interactions, side effects, contraindications, and important patient education; the legal requirements and implications of being a safe and conscientious provider and prescriber will be integrated throughout the course.

This course is designed to discuss concepts related to the advanced pharmacotherapeutics of frequently encountered and prescribed non-anesthesia specific medications at the cellular and systems levels. Many patients receiving anesthesia will be concurrently receiving medications from one or more of the categories discussed. In addition to medication indications, interactions, side effects, contraindications, and important patient education; the legal requirements and implications of being a safe and conscientious provider and prescriber will be integrated throughout the course.

In this course topics will include:& pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of commonly used anesthesia medications and discussed at the systemic, organ, and cellular levels. Other areas addressed when applicable are the influence of genetics and integration to the clinical setting.

In this course topics will include:& pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of commonly used anesthesia medications and discussed at the systemic, organ, and cellular levels. Other areas addressed when applicable are the influence of genetics and integration to the clinical setting.

In this course topics will include:& pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of commonly used anesthesia medications and discussed at the systemic, organ, and cellular levels. Other areas addressed when applicable are the influence of genetics and integration to the clinical setting.

In this course topics will include:& pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of commonly used anesthesia medications and discussed at the systemic, organ, and cellular levels. Other areas addressed when applicable are the influence of genetics and integration to the clinical setting.

This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge of pharmacologic mechanisms of action, cardiothoracic physiology andvasoactive medications. The course covers pathophysiologic considerations in the cardiac patient, as well as an overview ofhemodynamic goals during anesthesia. In addition, clinical pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and their application during anesthesiais included. The course assists the student to build advanced knowledge in order to use a variety of current anesthetic techniques,agents, adjunctive drugs and equipment while providing anesthesia.

This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge of pharmacologic mechanisms of action, cardiothoracic physiology andvasoactive medications. The course covers pathophysiologic considerations in the cardiac patient, as well as an overview ofhemodynamic goals during anesthesia. In addition, clinical pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and their application during anesthesiais included. The course assists the student to build advanced knowledge in order to use a variety of current anesthetic techniques,agents, adjunctive drugs and equipment while providing anesthesia.

This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge of pharmacologic mechanisms of action, cardiothoracic physiology and vasoactive medications. The course covers pathophysiologic considerations in the cardiac patient and an overview of hemodynamic goals during anesthesia. In addition, clinical pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and their application during anesthesia is included. The course assists the student to build advanced knowledge in order to use a variety of current anesthetic techniques, agents, adjunctive drugs and equipment while providing anesthesia. 

This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge of pharmacologic mechanisms of action, cardiothoracic physiology and vasoactive medications. The course covers pathophysiologic considerations in the cardiac patient and an overview of hemodynamic goals during anesthesia. In addition, clinical pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and their application during anesthesia is included. The course assists the student to build advanced knowledge in order to use a variety of current anesthetic techniques, agents, adjunctive drugs and equipment while providing anesthesia. 

This course is designed to build upon DAPH 810 and 820. DAPH 830 assists the student to build advanced knowledge for safe and appropriate use of a variety of current anesthetic and pharmacologic techniques, agents, and adjuncts while providing anesthesia. Content from DAPH 810, 820 and the 2023 Drug List may be incorporated in DAPH 830.

This course is designed to build upon DAPH 810 and 820. DAPH 830 assists the student to build advanced knowledge for safe and appropriate use of a variety of current anesthetic and pharmacologic techniques, agents, and adjuncts while providing anesthesia. Content from DAPH 810, 820 and the 2023 Drug List may be incorporated in DAPH 830.

This course is designed to build upon DAPH 810 and 820. DAPH 830 assists the student to build advanced knowledge for safe and appropriate use of a variety of current anesthetic and pharmacologic techniques, agents, and adjuncts while providing anesthesia. Content from DAPH 810, 820 and the 2023 Drug List may be incorporated in DAPH 830.

This course is designed to build upon DAPH 810 and 820. DAPH 830 assists the student to build advanced knowledge for safe and appropriate use of a variety of current anesthetic and pharmacologic techniques, agents, and adjuncts while providing anesthesia. Content from DAPH 810, 820 and the 2023 Drug List may be incorporated in DAPH 830.

This doctoral-level course provides a rigorous, mechanistically grounded examination of the pharmacological agents central to contemporary nurse anesthesia practice. Students analyze the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles governing inhalation and intravenous anesthetic agents, neuromuscular blocking drugs and their reversal, and the full spectrum of analgesic pharmacology including opioids, local anesthetics, NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and multimodal adjuncts. Emphasis is placed on receptor-level mechanisms, structure-activity relationships, and the pharmacological basis for perioperative decision-making across diverse patient populations. Cardiovascular pharmacology is examined in depth, encompassing inotropes, vasoactive agents, antihypertensives, antidysrhythmics, and agents modulating autonomic tone. Students evaluate evidence-based indications, contraindications, and drug interactions with direct application to anesthesia plan formulation, hemodynamic optimization, and complication management. Upon completion, students are prepared to synthesize advanced pharmacological knowledge into safe, individualized, evidence-based anesthetic care aligned with doctoral nurse anesthesia practice competencies.