Module brief description of aims and content
This a 10 credits module aims at equipping learners with the necessary knowledge and skills for the safe administration of drugs. The module includes the main concepts of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics drug preparation, drug calculation, storage of drugs, and drug classifications. Besides the basic concepts of pharmacology, drugs acting on the following systems will be covered notably: nervous (central/ peripheral/ autonomic); endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, chemotherapeutic agents, genitourinary system. Also, observing for desired effects, managing any adverse effect of drugs, providing appropriate health education and monitoring of drugs to patients across the lifespan.
MODULE NAME: PHARMACOLOGY
1. Module Code: MDW2154/NUS2155 School: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
2. Module Title: PHARMACOLOGY
3. Year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10
4. Year of presentation: 2022-2023 Administering School: SoNM
5. a. Core module (Yes or No): YES
5. b. Elective module (Yes or No): NO
5. c. Pre-requisite module(s): Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Nursing.
5. d. Co-requisite module(s): NONE
5. e. Prohibited combinations: NONE
(See definitions in the General Academic Regulations)
Time frame: 5TH /6/2023-28TH/08/2023 (ie 12 weeks)
6. Allocation of study and teaching hours (See Notes of Guidance)
|
Descriptions |
Student hours |
Lecturer hours |
|
Total hours |
100 |
100 |
|
Lectures |
24 |
40 |
|
Seminars/workshops |
4 |
7 |
|
Practical classes/laboratory |
0 |
0 |
|
Structured exercises |
14 |
0 |
|
Set reading etc. |
10 |
10 |
|
Self-directed study |
30 |
0 |
|
Assignments – preparation and writing |
10 |
20 |
|
Examination – revision and attendance |
2 |
2 |
|
Marking and comments |
0 |
10 |
|
Feedback |
6 |
10 |
7.Module brief description of aims and content
This a 10 credits module aims at equipping learners with the necessary knowledge and skills for the safe administration of drugs. The module includes the main concepts of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics drug preparation, drug calculation, storage of drugs, and drug classifications. Besides the basic concepts of pharmacology, drugs acting on the following systems will be covered notably: nervous (central/ peripheral/ autonomic); endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, chemotherapeutic agents, genitourinary system. Also, observing for desired effects, managing any adverse effect of drugs, providing appropriate health education and monitoring of drugs to patients across the lifespan.
1. Graduate Attributes &Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge & understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
A1. The principles of general and applied pharmacology
A2. The mechanisms of drugs such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics.
A3. Interactions of the various classes of drugs.
A4. Drugs commonly used in context of Rwanda health settings
B. Applied Knowledge, Understanding and Practice
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
B1. Apply the aseptic rules of drug administration in clinical setting.
B2. Monitor the adverse effects of drugs on clients of all ages.
B3. Categorize the classes of drugs acting on each body system
C. Communication/ICT/ numeracy/ analytical techniques/practical skills
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
C1. Calculate the dosages of drugs based on the age and body weight of patients.
C2. Administer correctly the drugs based on the rules of drug administration.
C3. Communicate to the client and family on self-drug administration (example: insulin drug)
C4. Communicate the sides effects to the health providers using ICT and other medical records.
C5. Analyze data from the client using ICT applications.
D. General Transferable Skills
a. Personal, Intellectual, and Professional Autonomy
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D1. Demonstrate the individual clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to analyze the patient response to drugs administration.
b. Employability and career development
Having successfully completed this module, students will be able to:
D2. Update knowledge and skills regarding drugs calculation and administration through continuous professional training.
c. Global citizenship
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D3. Advocate the appropriate pharmacological interventions for getting effective care to all clients.
d. Lifelong learning
Having successfully completed this module, students should be able to:
D4. Implement the standardize protocol for safe administration of drugs to patients across the lifespan.
e. Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership
Having successfully completed this module, students be able to:
D5. Collaborate with other health professional (pharmacists, doctors, nurses…) regarding drugs safety, prescription and administration.
f. Research, Creativity and Innovation, Scholarship and Enquiry
Having successfully completed this module, students be able to:
D6. Collect data on patients who developed adverse reactions caused by drugs administered.
g. Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, students be able to:
D7. Keep confidentiality and privacy of patient/client throughout the prescriptions and administration of the drugs.
h. Financial literacy
Having successfully completed this module, students be able to:
D8. Demonstrate the ability to manage the sides effects caused by the drugs.
9.Indicative Content
Unit I.GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN PHARMACOLOGY
o Introduction to pharmacology
o Pharmacodynamics
o Pharmacokinetics
o Medication Safety
Unit II. APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
PART ONE: Chemotheurapetic agents
Anti-infectives agents:
o Antibiotics
o Antifungal agents
o Antiprotozoal agents
o Antihelmintic Agents
o Antineoplastic agents
o Antiviral agents
PART TWO: Drugs acting on immune system and inflammation
o Anti inflamatories,antiarthritis and related agents.
o Vaccines
Part THREE: Drugs acting on the Respiratory system
o Drugs acting on the upper respiratory system
o Drugs acting on the lower respiratory system
Part FOUR: Drugs acting on the Gastrointestinal system
o Drugs affecting Gastrointestinal secretions
o Drugs affecting gastrointestinal motility
o Antiemetic agents.
PART FIVE: Drugs Acting on the Endocrine system
o Agents to control blood glucose levels
o Hypothalamic and pituitary agents
o Adrenocortical agents
o Thyroid and parathyroid agents
PART SIX: Drugs Acting on the Reproductive System
o Drugs Affecting female reproductive system
o Drugs affecting Male reproductive system
o Pharmacology used in midwifery
PART SEVEN: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular system
o Drugs affecting blood pressure
o Antiarthythmic agents
o Antianginal agents
o Lipid lowering agents
o Drugs affecting blood coagulation
o Drugs used to treat anemia
PART EIGHT: Drugs Acting on the Renal System
o Diuretic agents
o Drugs affecting the urinary tract and the bladder
Part NINE: Drugs Acting on the Central and peripheral Nervous system.
o Anxiolytic agents
o Antidepressant agents
o Psychotheurapetic agents
o Anti seizure agents
o Antiparkinsonism agents
o Muscle relaxants
o Narcotics,Narcotic antagonists,and antimigraine agents
o General and local anesthetic agents
PART TEN: Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous system
Adrenergic agonists
o Adrenergic blocking antagonists
o Cholinergic agonists
o Anticholinergic agents
PART ELEVEN: Other agents
o Parenteral agents-IV fluids
o Topical agents
o Ophthalmic agents
o Vitamins
10.Learning and Teaching Strategy
Teaching and learning strategies will include interactive lectures, audio-visual, role play, storytelling, case based education, problem based learning, case studies, brainstorming, discussion boards, peer partner learning, and reflective journaling among others.
11.Assessment Strategy
Formative and summative assessments will be used to monitor achievement of learning outcomes. Students will be assessed formatively during in-course assessment (CAT) within lectures and through assignments. The summative assessment will be done through Continuous and Final assessments.
12. Assessment Pattern
|
Component |
Weight (%) |
Learning outcomes |
|
In-course assessment: |
50% |
A1-A3, B1-B2, C1, D1-8. |
|
Final Exam written paper |
50% |
ALL |
13. Strategy for feedback and student support during module
Learners will be offered the opportunity to meet with their lecturers at mutually convenient times throughout the module. An online communication social networking mechanism, (for example: email, LinkedIn, Moodle, twitter, or group Facebook), will be used to allow both one-on-one and group feedback and support. Additionally, formative and continuous assessment will be used to gauge learners’ progress, with timely distribution of results to learners. Faculty will monitor individual learner progress throughout the duration of the module.
14. ASSIGNMENT SUMMARRY.
|
IN-COURSE ASSESSMENTS |
50% of total grade |
|
FINAL EXAM |
50 % of total grade |
I. GROUP ASSISGNMENT : 20% OF TOTAL GRADE
II. INDIVIDUAL CAT : 30 % OF TOTAL GRADE
15. Indicative Resources
14. Indicative Resources
Core Text (include number in library or URL) (inc ISBN)
1. Lilley LL, Collins SR, Snyder JS. Pharmacology and the nursing process E-Book.
Elsevier health sciences; 2022 Jan 19.
2. Barber P, Robertson D. Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses, 4e. McGraw-Hill
Education (UK); 2020 May 15.
3. Ernstmeyer, K. and Christman, E. (Eds.). (2020). Open RN Nursing Pharmacology by Chippewa Valley Technical College licensed under CC BY 4.0.
4. Satoskar RS, Bhandarkar SD. Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.
Elsevier India; 2020 Jul 10. 26 TH edition, ISBN:978-81-312-5695-411
5. Willihnganz MJ, Gurevitz SL, Clayton BD. Study Guide for Clayton's Basic
Pharmacology for Nurses-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2021 Nov 27.
6. Journals
Key websites and on-line resources
Go in your browser and open; elearning.ur.ac.rw
16. Please add anything else you think is important
Teaching/Technical Assistance: Projectors, flipcharts, chalks, computers, laptops, internet connection, etc
Laboratory space and equipment: gloves, videos, trolley, syringes, needles, checklists, flipcharts, markers, etc
Computer requirements: WIFI, Cables,
Others: N/A
17.Module facilitators
HABYARIMANA Emmanuel (ML), haemmanu@gmail.com , Tel:0788214040
MUKANOHELI Vestine,noelvest88@yahoo.fr,
DANGER Florian,baflorian@yahoo.fr
Contact Innocent, contact innocent@gmail.com
SAFARI Emerthe, emerthe82@gmail.com
EVERYTHING Pauline, kabapaulin08@gmail.com
MUKESHIMANA Eugenie, eugmukesha@gmail.com
UMUKUNZI Alice, alimukunzi@gmail.com
This module is designed to introduce to the learner concepts and principles of global, public health, Disability and rehabilitation. It will also equip the learner with primary health principles and concepts and after the learner will be able to analyse local and global data on Disability and Rehabilitation.