NRAN80424

This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the classification, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, and interactions of the drugs commonly used in the practice of both general and regional anesthesia. This will include the intravenous sedative-hypnotics, opioids, local anesthetics, inhaled agents, and the muscle relaxants. Also discussed are other drugs necessary to the practice of anesthesia, including vasoactive medications, antiemetics, anticholinergics and pertinent antibiotics.