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Pharmacology and Clinical Decision-Making in Radiology Description This content is designed to enhance the radiologist assistant’s knowledge of pharmaceuticals commonly used by and given to radiology patients. The content addresses the intent of the drug and its effect on diseases, conditions and physiology. After learning this content and possessing the appropriate clinical skills, the radiologist assistant will analyze the patient’s current condition with regards to medications and other therapies and determine the significance to the radiology procedure. He or she will suggest the appropriate action plan for the procedure for the specific patient. The radiologist assistant will be responsible for the administration and documentation of procedure-related pharmaceuticals. He or she will assess contraindications and monitor the patient for adverse events. It is essential the radiologist assistant have a clear understanding of the laws and policies related to pharmaceuticals in his or her practice setting. Objectives 1. Identify key drug laws affecting consumer safety. 2. Identify the five schedules of controlled substances. 3. Identify the roles of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the regulation and control of consumer drugs. 4. Explain strategies for health care workers involved in dispensing medications to comply with the restrictions of drug laws. 5. Identify common abbreviations and symbols used for medication orders. 6. Differentiate among drug names (generic, chemical, trade, official). 7. Explain the restrictions of drug sales implied by the designation of: over-the-counter, legend drug and controlled substance. 8. Research drug reference information from standard pharmacological resources. 9. Describe the biological processing of drugs in the body. 10. List common variables affecting drug action within the body. 11. Describe common unexpected responses to drugs. 12. Describe the purposes for and principles of clinical drug trials. 13. Accurately perform calculations for drug dose delivery. 14. Describe various forms of drug preparations and supplies. 15. Incorporate the principles of responsible drug administration in the patient care setting to prevent medication error. 16. Use proper medical techniques of drug administration for common routes of delivery. 17. Describe dose modifiers for pediatric and geriatric patients. 18. Identify factors that may lead to cumulative effects in the elderly. 19. List the categories of drugs that frequently cause adverse side effects in older adults. 20. Identify guidelines and competencies for sedation and analgesia according to Joint Commission requirements. 21. Describe the side effects and cautions associated with preprocedure medications. 22. Describe the administration, indications, contraindications and adverse effects related to moderate sedation and local anesthetics. Assess the patient and patient’s records prior to and manage the patient during examinations requiring moderate sedation. 11 © Copyright 2011 by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. All rights reserved.
23. Recognize and explain the indications, contraindications and adverse effects for drugs related to sedation, analgesia, antineoplastics, antiseizure, psychotropics, diuretics, steroids, diabetes, hormone replacements, antiarrhythmitics, antihypertensives, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, anticoagulants, respiratory, anti-infectives . 24. Explain precautions in caring for the patient receiving radioactive isotopes. 25. Describe the uses of and precautions necessary with oxygen therapy. 12 © Copyright 2011 by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. All rights reserved.
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Page 5 and 6: Pathophysiology A rich appreciation
Page 7 and 8: Patient Assessment, Management and
Page 9 and 10: 6) Urinary 7) Peripheral vascular 8
Page 11 and 12: C. Characteristics of common signs
Page 13: 5. Setting 6. Aggravating and relie
Page 17 and 18: f. Therapeutic dose 8. Route a. GI
Page 19 and 20: B. Central nervous system (CNS) dru
Page 21 and 22: Contrast Media Description Content
Page 23 and 24: B. Postprocedure instructions C. Fo
Page 25 and 26: Content I. Alterations in Cell Func
Page 27 and 28: 2. Urinary tract infections and pye
Page 29 and 30: 2. Instability and falls 3. Sensory
Page 31 and 32: Content I. Procedural Guidelines an
Page 33 and 34: J. Myelography — imaging only 1.
Page 35 and 36: Content I. Fluoroscopy A. Clinical
Page 37 and 38: 1) Low attenuation front 2) Intensi
Page 39 and 40: c. Pitch d. Collimation e. mA modul
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Report of Findings and Validation o
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2. Process 3. Output 4. Outcome 5.
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Content I. Intellectual Inquiry and
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Content I. Scope of Practice II. Pr
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D. Harassment in the workplace 1. Q
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B. Demonstrating compliance 1. Audi
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d. Individuals 3. Electronic digita
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Appendix A The following is supplem
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2. Provides accurate explanations a
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The radiologist assistant: 1. Docum
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Implementation Strategies for Mento
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Appendix B Appendix includes conten
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Advanced Sectional Anatomy Descript
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Ethics and Diversity Description Et
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Health Care Law and Compliance Desc
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Patient Information Management Desc
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Quality Management Description Qual
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Teamwork Description Teamwork is a
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Eisenberg RL. Gastrointestinal Radi
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