ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
SNURS: 302 Pharmacology IN Nursing Practice
SYLLABUS: SPRING 2009
Faculty: Prof. Posokhova Katheryna A., MD, Ph.D, Doctor of Medicine
Oleksandra Oleshchuk BSN, MD, PhD
Room No.: Nursing 01
Office Telephone No.: +380 352 430927
Office Hours Posted or Additional by appointment
E-mail:[email protected], [email protected]
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
2 hrs lecture, 5 hrs lab 2 times per week (for 15 week semester)
US Credit hours: 3
UA: Total hours 202
Contact hours: 144
Lecture hours: 40
Practical hours: 104
ECTS credits: 2
Tests-5 +EXAM
Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
SNURS 302 is focused on the basic and clinical concepts of pharmacology iursing practice.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug therapy are discussed in order to provide a basic understanding of the client’s reaction to a drug both therapeutically and adversely, and to predict potential drug interactions. Internal and external environmental factors affecting drug therapy are assessed in order to provide a comprehensive database for therapeutic nursing interventions. Specific prototypes of selected drug classifications provide the framework for understanding the action, use, side effects and nursing implications of drugs. The nurse’s role in drug administration, assessment of drug effects, and client system education are emphasized. Legal and ethical responsibilities for administering drugs are considered.
II. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Drugs
Health
Patient
Nurse
Critical Thinking
Nursing Process
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
· Describe the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs.
Incorporate internal and external environmental factors affecting drug therapy into clinical decision-making.
· Identify classifications of drugs and prototypes within those classifications, including their action, use, and side effects.
· Discuss the nurse’s role in administering medications including ethical and legal implications.
· Explain the nurse’s responsibility for evaluating the client’s reaction to drug therapy including the economic and life style changes affecting the client system.
· Articulate a plan of education for the client and client system regarding drug therapy.
IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture and discussion, group work, assigned readings, audiovisuals, handouts, reference materials, critical thinking exercises, other written assignments, tests, internet resources, and others TBA.
V. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES (refer to ADNStudent Handbook)
VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Assignments:
1. 5 Unit Tests……………………………………………………………40%
2. Student participation ………………………………………………….5 %
3. Final Examination……………………………………………………………………..55%
All tests must be taken on the assigned date unless the faculty member approves a delay in testing in advance. Such a change will only be approved for illness, family crisis, etc. and it is expected that the student will contact the faculty member prior to the examination. If a student is excused from an exam, a make-up test will be given; this make-up test may be essay or oral examination instead of the usual format. Students who are unexcused will receive a grade of 0% for that test. All testing employs an honor system in relation to personal integrity. Failed tests must be making up. Possible tasks for test: MPC, short-answers to the questions, essay, questions for critical thinking and application, etc. Final examination includes oral and writing parts. Final grade includes 5 unit tests result- 40%, participation -5%, writing part of exam –25%, oral answer-30%.
B. Grading Scale:
Grades will be determined based on your performance on each of (including final) as follows:
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12 |
96 – 100% |
Excellent |
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11 |
91 – 95% |
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10 |
86 – 90% |
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9 |
81 – 85% |
Good |
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8 |
76 – 80% |
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7 |
71 – 75% |
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6 |
66 – 70% |
Satisfactory |
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5 |
61 – 65% |
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4 |
51 – 60% |
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3 |
41 – 50% |
Failed |
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2 |
25 – 40% |
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1 |
0 – 24% |
VII. TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Lilley, Harrison, Snyder (Fourth Edition)
Accompanying CD Rom is REQUIRED.
Syllabus for SNURS: 302
VIII. Course Content: Lectures
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Topic of Lectures |
Time 2 h |
Date |
Instructor |
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1 |
Nursing Process and Drug Therapy. Basic Pharmacology Principles. Pediatric, Maternal and Geriatric Considerations. Legal, Ethical and Cultural Considerations. Over-the-Counter Medications and Herbal Therapy. Medication Administration and Dosage calculation |
900-1030 |
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2 |
Analgesics. General and Local Anesthetic Agents. |
900-1030 |
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3 |
Central Nervous System Depressants. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs). Antiparkison Drugs. |
1000-1130 |
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4 |
Phychiatric Drugs. Central Nervous System Stimulants. |
900-1030 |
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5 |
Adrenergic Agents. Adrenergic Blocking Agents. |
900-1030 |
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6 |
Cholinergic Drugs. Anticholinergic Agents |
900-1030 |
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7 |
Inotropic Agents. |
1000-1130 |
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8 |
Antianginal Agents. Antidysrythmic Agents |
900-1030 |
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9 |
Antihypertensive Agents. DiureticAgents. Antilipidemic Agents |
900-1030 |
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10 |
Fluids and Electrolytes. Coagulation Modifiers Agents. |
1000-1130 |
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11 |
Pituitary Agents. Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents. Antidiabetic Agents. |
900-1030 |
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12 |
Adrenal Agents. Women’s Health Agents. Men’s Health Agents. |
900-1030 |
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13 |
Drugs Affecting Respiratory System (Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants; Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory Agents) |
1000-1130 |
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14 |
Antibiotics. |
900-1030 |
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15. |
Antiviral, Antitubercular, Antifunginal Agents.Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, Antihelmintic Agents |
900-1030 |
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16. |
Anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatoid and Related Agents |
1000-1130 |
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17. |
Immunomodulating Agents. Antineoplastic Agents. |
900-1030 |
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18. |
Drugs Affecting Gastroinestinal System and Nutrition. |
900-1030 |
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19. |
Vitamins and Minerals. Blood Forming Agents |
900-1030 |
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20. |
Ophthalmic and Otic Agents. |
900-1030 |
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Together |
40 |
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IX. COURSE CONTENT: pRACTICAL CLASSES
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Topic of Practical Classes |
Time5 h |
Date |
Reading Assignment |
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1 |
Nursing Process and Drug Therapy. Basic Pharmacology Principles. Pediatric, Maternal and Geriatric Considerations. Legal, Ethical and Cultural Considerations. Over-the-Counter Medications and Herbal Therapy. Medication Administration and Dosage calculation |
1100-1500 |
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Part ONE Chapter1-9
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2 |
Analgesics. General and Local Anesthetic Agents. |
1100-1500 |
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Part TWO Chaper10,11 |
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3 |
UNIT TEST #1 (Chapters 1-11) Central Nervous System Depressants. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs). Antiparkison Drugs. |
900-945 1200-1500 |
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Part TWO Chaper12, 13, 14 |
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4 |
Phychiatric Drugs. Central Nervous System Stimulants. |
1100-1500 |
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Part TWO Chaper15, 16 |
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5 |
Adrenergic Agents. Adrenergic Blocking Agents. |
1100-1500 |
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Part THREE Chapter 17, 18 |
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6 |
Cholinergic Drugs. Anticholinergic Agents |
1100-1500 |
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Part THREE Chapter 19, 20 |
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7 |
UNIT TEST #2 (Chapters 12-20) Inotropic Agents. . |
900-945 1200-1500 |
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Part FOUR Chapter 21 |
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8 |
Antianginal Agents. Antidysrythmic Agents |
1100-1500 |
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Part FOUR Chapter 22, 23 |
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9 |
Antihypertensive Agents. DiureticAgents. Antilipidemic Agents |
1100-1500 |
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Part FOUR Chapter 24, 25,28 |
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10 |
UNIT TEST #3 (Chapters 21-25,28) Fluids and Electrolytes. Coagulation Modifiers Agents. |
900-945 1200-1500 |
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Part FOUR Chapter 26, 27 |
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11 |
Pituitary Agents. Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents. Antidiabetic Agents. |
1100-1500 |
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Part FIVE Chapter 29,30,31 |
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12 |
Adrenal Agents. Women’s Health Agents. Men’s Health Agents |
1100-1500 |
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Part FIVE Chapter 32,33,34 |
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13 |
UNIT TEST #4 (Chapters 26,27 29-34)Drugs Affecting Respiratory System (Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants; Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory Agents) |
900-945 1200-1500 |
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Part SIX Chapter 35,36,37 |
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14 |
Antibiotics. |
1100-1500 |
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Part SEVEN Chapter 37 |
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15 |
Antiviral, Antifunginal Agents. Antitubercular Agents Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, Antihelmintic Agents |
1100-1500 |
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Part SEVEN Chapter 38,39, 40, 41 |
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16 |
UNIT TEST #5 (Chapters 34-42)Anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatoid and Related Agents. Antiseptic and Disinfectants |
900-945 1200-1500 |
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Part SEVEN Chapter 42, 43 |
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17 |
Immunosuppressant. Immunizing Agents. Immunomodulating Agents. Antineoplastic Agents. |
1100-1500 |
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Part EIGHT Chapter 44,45,46,47 |
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18 |
Drugs Affecting Gastroinestinal System and Nutrition |
1100-1500 |
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Part NINE Chapter 49,50,51 |
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19 |
Vitamins and Minerals Nutrition. Blood-Forming Agents. Dermatologic, Ophthalmic and Otic Agents. |
1100-1500 |
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Part NINE, TEN Chapter 52,53,54,55,56,57 |
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20 |
Final EXAM |
1100-1800 |
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Together |
104 |
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Prepared by Oleksanra Oleshchuk
20/05/08
Approved by Department of Pharmacology with clinical pharmacology
Minute #______8__ from ___June,24_________2008
Head of the Department Prof. Posokhova Katheryna A., MD, Ph.D, Doctor of Medicine
