PHARMACOLOGY 1

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Overview of Pharmacology 1

This course is of 2 credit hours. Knowledge of medications, their classification, therapeutic effects, predicted responses, toxic consequences, and misuse are highlighted throughout the course. The focus at this level is on applying principles to real-world patient care scenarios, such as patient evaluation, drug dose calculations and administration, patient and family education, and documenting of patient reactions to particular drugs. The role of the nurse in pharmacological research, as well as nursing management techniques that reduce unfavorable effects and optimize therapeutic results for patients, will get significant attention.

 

 

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, each learner will be able to learn the following.

1. Discuss the effects of different drugs on human body for example on gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system and immunology system

2. Relate the knowledge of drug within terms of indication of use which would include disorders of different systems

3. Explain the rationale for using a particular drug/s for a patient.

4. Select appropriate nursing interventions for drugs given in clinical situations.

5. Impart teaching to the patient/family regarding medications, based on their needs.

6. Utilize nursing process to evaluate the need for and the effectiveness of the drug/s given to the patients.

7. Integrate the knowledge of legal and ethical issues in administration of drug.

8. Incorporate relevant research findings with guidance in development of new drug/s as a foundation for nursing practice.

9. Incorporate cognitive, interpersonal and technical skill derived from the humanities, natural and behavioral sciences when administrating medication to clients, keeping in mind principles of different drugs.

10. Calculate drug dosage accurately when administering oral and parental medications.

 

TEACHING/LEARNING STRATEGIES:

You will be using the methods of; Lecture/tutorials/handouts, self-directed learning, drug cards and quiz.

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

According to the new evaluation criteria, 30% marks will be internal and 70% will be of KMU or other university.

·      Test (s) 40%

·      Presentation on categories of medicine 20%

·      Final Exam 40%

 

 

UNIT OBJECTIVES:

The following topics will be cover in this course.

Unit No

Topic

1.     

Introduction to Pharmacology

2.     

Drugs Used to Treat and Prevent Infections

3.     

Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

4.     

Drugs Affecting Haematology System

5.     

        Anti-neoplastic Drugs

 

UNIT 1: Introduction to Pharmacology (Download)

1. Discuss the terminologies related to pharmacology

2. Discuss the history of pharmacology briefly

3. Identify the purposes of medication

4. Identify the source of medication

5. Discuss the classification of drugs

6. Describe the three type of drug supply system.

7. Discuss the drugs standards and legislation.

8. Identify resource to collect and utilize drug information.

9. Learn to prepare drugs cards

 

 

 

UNIT 2: Drugs Used to Treat and Prevent Infections

In this unit students will begin to gain an understanding of the types of drug category that are used to prevent and treat infections, their mechanism of action, indication, therapeutic and adverse effects, precautions and interactions of drugs. Emphasize will be on the nursing measures/ client education required to ensure safety of the patient.

At the completion of this unit the students will be able to learn the followings.

1. Define the most commonly used drug category that is used to prevent and treat infections including antibiotics, antifungal, antiphrastic, antimalarials and antiviral drugs.

2. Briefly discuss action and effects of selected drug category

3. List some of the most commonly used drugs for each drug category

4. Discuss the nursing measures/patient education which can be taken if patient is using to treat and prevent infections.

 

 

UNIT 3: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System (Download)

In this unit, you will be able to gain knowledge about the drugs affecting gastrointestinal system, their mechanism of action, indication side effects and nursing consideration.

1. Discuss common symptoms / disorders for which gastrointestinal drugs are used.

2. Describe uses and effects of gastrointestinal drugs

3. Describe the classification and action of drugs on the body

4. Identify the expected and adverse reactions of gastrointestinal drugs

5. Discuss the nursing responsibility related to gastrointestinal drugs

6. Calculate the drugs dosage accurately.

 

 

UNIT 4: Drugs Affecting Haematology System

In this unit, the you would discuss / describe the effect of drugs on haematology system. This unit will also help you to integrate the knowledge of drug to use to treat problems associated with hematology system. It also deals with their mechanism of action, nursing action required to ensure safety of clients using these drugs.

By the completion of this section you will be able to:

1. Describe uses and effects of drugs affecting haematology system

2. Describe the classification of drugs used in hematology disorders

3. Discuss the action of haematology drugs on the body

4. Identify the expected and adverse reactions of drugs affecting haematology system

5. Discuss the nursing responsibility related to drugs affecting haematology system

6. Calculate the drugs dosage accurately.

 

Unit 5. Anti-neoplastic Drugs

In this unit, you would discuss/describe the effect of antineoplastic drugs. It also deals with their mechanism of action, nursing action required to ensure safety of clients using these drugs.

By the completion of this section you will be able to:

1. Describe uses and effects of anti-neoplastic drugs

2. Describe the classification of anti-neoplastic drugs

3. Discuss the action of haematology drugs on the body

4. Identify the expected and adverse reactions of anti-neoplatic drugs

5. Discuss the nursing responsibility related to anti-neoplastic drugs

6. Calculate the drugs dosage accurately.

 

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