Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics: Getting Back to Basics in Choosing and Prescribing Medications

This program is designed to help nurse practitioners refine their prescribing practices by revisiting the foundational principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Clinical expert Dr. Margaret A. Fitzgerald, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, CSP, FAAN, DCC, FNAP covers essential concepts such as drug absorption, distribution, elimination, and bioavailability, as well as key parameters like half-life (T½), clearance, steady-state concentrations, Tmax, and area under the curve. Gain a deeper understanding of these principles to ensure safe and effective medication selection and prescribing in clinical practice.