Module 6
This module contains required readings from:
- Pharmacology for Nurses- Ch 16.3, 17, 20
Please read and review the following pages to prepare for Module 6. Additional readings are available in WyoCourses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- MO 6.1 Discuss pharmacological therapy for Atrial Fibrillation to control heart rate and reduce complications.
- MO 6.2 Identify common cardiac medications and nursing considerations.
- MO 6.3 Define appropriate anticoagulant use for a patient with atrial fibrillation.
- MO 6.4 Use Beer’s criteria to identify high risk medications for geriatric patients which are commonly prescribed in cardiovascular care.
Next- 6.1.1 Conduction of Electrical Impulses
