NURS 2005: Pharmacology 2
Effective date
January 2024
Department
Practical Nursing
Description
This course builds on Pharmacology 1 to increase learners' understanding of pharmacotherapeutics prescribed for illnesses clients experience across the lifespan. Topics include drug classifications and links with common diseases/illnesses based on a body system approach and drug resistance.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 1005, NURS 1007.
Corequisites
NURS 2001, NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2006.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe medication classifications, actions, interactions and nursing implications relative to body systems including: endocrine, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal systems, and miscellaneous drug classification.
- Relate drug interactions, polypharmacy, and food/drug effects to medication used by clients across the lifespan, particularly the older adult.
- Describe the effects, uses, and indications for antimicrobials, as well as the relationship with drug resistance.
- Relate theoretical understanding of narcotic side effects, indications for use, and legal responsibilities.
- Describe the potential interaction of complementary, Indigenous and herbal preparations with prescription medications.
- Demonstrate competency with mathematical drug calculations.
- Consider the roles of other health care providers in determining one’s own professional and inter professional roles related to complementary and prescription medication ordering, processing, dispensing, administration and monitoring.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Course guides provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The instructor acts as facilitator and expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill building exercises and simulation.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory Math S = 100% Theory S = 80%
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Exam
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35
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Quizzes/Tests
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Math skills assessment- must get 100%. Given 3 attempts for an S
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Final Exam
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25
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Comprehensive Theory Final Exam 80% require to pass
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Assignments
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10
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Presentation
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Course topics
- Drug Classifications across the lifespan according to body systems: Endocrine System, Nervous System (includes effect on cognition, and mental health), Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System (not including medications used to treat constipation), Genitourinary System, Musculoskeletal System, Miscellaneous Drug Classifications (antineoplastics), Antimicrobial Agents, Drug resistance
- Addiction/Substance Abuse
- Interactions of complementary and alternative healing remedies with prescription medications
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.