DI 130 Pharmacology for Imaging

Outcomes

Operate equipment, store, handle or process any images information to industry standards. Provide patient care and comfort with empathy and cultural competence. Abide by the ethics and professionals conduct of medical professionals, the ASRT Code of Ethics, and the ARRT Standards of Ethics. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools devices. Distinguish among the chemical, generic and trade names for drugs in general. Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles of drugs. Explain the uses and impact of drugs categories on the patient. Define the categories of contrast agents and give specific examples for each category. Explain the pharmacology of contrast agents. Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents. Identify and describe the routes of drug administration. Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique. Differentiate between the two major sites of intravenous drug administration. Identify, describe and document complications associated with venipuncture and appropriate actions to resolve these complications. Discuss the various elements of initiating and discontinuing intravenous access. Differentiate and document dose calculations for adult and pediatric patients. Prepare for injection of contrast agents intravenous medications using aseptic technique. Explain the current legal status and professional liability issues of the radiographers role in contrast and or drug administration.