NU 221 :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

BC 211

Overview

This course deals with pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and clinical/therapeutic uses of drugs. The focus is on how drugs effects, in addition to how to evaluate the effects of the drugs given to the patient. It also deals with methods of calculating drug doses, including calculating doses for Pediatric. A detailed explanation of the different drug groups is also given. Such as analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs, local anesthetics, drugs that affect the heart and the vascular system, and anticoagulants, in addition to the different methods of administering the drug and the factors affecting it.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1- Definition of pharmacology and terminology related to pharmacology.

2- Determine the factors affecting the effects of the drug according to the different methods of administration.

3- Determine the roles and responsibilities of nurses while administering medication.

4- Discussing the method of calculating doses and evaluating the side effects of the drug, the method of administering the drug and the nursing intervention.

5- Describe the different drug groups used for different body systems.

Mental skills:

1- Apply concepts and principles of pharmacology to ensure proper use of drugs.

2- Apply the 10 rights in drug preparation and administration.

Scientific and professional skills:

1- Prepare, compute and administer drugs properly.

2- Utilize knowledge in carrying out doctors order preparation and administration of drugs.

General skills

1- Correct preparation of drugs.

2- Correct techniques and procedures in drug preparation.

3- Good communication skills, develop compassion in providing care to patient especially the children.

4- Exercise patience in administering medication to the patient, show confidence in providing health teaching regarding patient’s medication .

5- Display honesty in dealing with the patient and family regarding the care rendered.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lectures.

· Problem Solving; Computations

· Lecture discussion & videos

Methods of assessments

· Midterm exam 33%.

· Final exam 52%.

· Assignments/HWs/Quizzes 15%.

Course Outline

UNIT I

· Historical Background

· Sources of Drugs

· Drug Evaluation

· Sources of Drug Information

· Drug Standards and Legislation

· Legal Foundations of Pharmacology

UNIT II

Phases of Drug Action

· Pharmaceutic

· Pharmacokinetic

· Pharmacodynamic

· Factors influencing drug effect

· Toxic effects of drug

UNIT III

· Biopsychosocial Aspects of Pharmacology

· Effects of Drugs on the Mind

· Self- Medication

· Using Non Prescription Drugs

· Benefits of Over the Counter Medication

· Risks of Over the Counter Medications

· Herbal Medications

UNIT IV

Principles of Drug Administration

· Medication, Knowledge, Understanding and Responsibilities of the Nurse

· Types of Drug Preparation

· Drug Orders and Time Schedule

· Route of drug administration

· 10 Rights in Giving Medication

· Intravenous Fluids and Intravenous Therapy Overview

· Different Intravenous Solutions

· Complications of Intravenous Therapy

· Common Abbreviations in Drug Administration

UNIT V

Drug Dosage Calculations

· Drug Calculation

Ratio and Proportion

Basic formula

· Pediatric Calculations

Fried’s Rule

Young’s rule

· Intravenous Fluid Flow Rate

Calculating for the infusion rate in ml/hr

Calculating for flow rate in ml/minute

Calculating for flow rate in drops (gtts/minute)

UNIT VI

Drug Therapy Across the Life Span

· Analgesics and Antiinflammatory drugs

· Local Anesthetics

· Vitamins and Mineral Replacements

· Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

· Neurologic and Neuromuscular Agents

· Psychiatric Drugs

· Anti Arthritic Drugs

· Cardiovascular Drugs

· Respiratory Drugs

· Gastrointestinal Drugs

· Drugs for Infection

· Reproductive System Drugs

· Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System

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