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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the principals of clinical pharmacology applied to health care. In this module students will develop an applied basic knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Students are introduced to the major drug groups that affect the differing bodily systems. Throughout this module, students are enabled to become self-directed learners; specifically in relation to the most appropriate means of accessing information about individual drugs, their usages, contraindicates, dosages, and routes of administration. The practice of clinical skills; specifically, intramuscular and subcutaneous administration of medications are mandatory for completion of the module. Underpinning the above, the importance of the role of the nurse in drug administration and evaluation of their effectiveness is emphasized and students are given specific instruction on drug calculations. Participants are expected to attend lectures, contribute in class, attend clinical skills sessions and engage in formative assessment throughout the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe their understanding of the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in pharmacology. 2. Show their understanding of the differing drug groups acting on the major bodily systems 3. Express their application of the mathematical formulations required in the calculation of drug dosages 4. Demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills of administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Overview of module content.Introduction to Module content & Introduction to clinical pharmacologyPharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamicsThis section focuses on the main principles related to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, also introducing cell signalling and receptor pharmacology.The endocrine systemThe students are introducted to the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the endocrine systemThe Urinary systemThe students are introducted to the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the urinary systemThe Respiratory systemThe students are introducted to the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the respiratory system. Clinical conditions are addressed to enable students link the theory of pharmacology to the medical treatment of various conditions / disease statesThe Central Nervous SystemThe role of the nervous system in neurotransmission and drug interactions will be outlined. Students will then be introduced to the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the central nervous system including neurodegenerative disease.The Cardiovascular systemThis section focuses on the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system. Clinical conditions are addressed to enable students link the theory of pharmacology to the medical treatment of various conditions / disease statesThe Gastrointestinal SystemThe students are introducted to the major drug groups that are used in disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal system. Clinical conditions are addressed to enable students link the theory of pharmacology to the medical treatment of various conditions / disease statesPain ManagementThis section focuses on the pharmacological management of acute and chronic pain. Focusing on the World Health Organisations pharmacological pain management ladderInjection Technique in all client groupsThis section focuses on the differing sites for both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections in all client groups. Evidence based practice is presented to the students in the administration of these injectionsAntibiotics, antiviral & antifungal drugsThis section focuses on the major groups of antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals used in health care today. A history of the development these drug groups is given and linked to issues of drug resistance in micro organismsConcordance and self medicationResearch based evidence is discussed with teh students which focuses on a) issues which affect client concordance with medications and b) societal and cultural issues surrounding self medicationDrugs used in mental healthDiffering drug groups such as Antidepressant's, Antimanic, Hypnotics, Anxiolytics drugs are examined. Clinical conditions are addressed to enable students link the theory of pharmacology to the medical treatment of various conditionsDrug calculations and mathsThis section focuses on the mathamatical caluclations frequently emplued in the calculation of drug dosages | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 27612, Website, 0, Rxlist website, http://www.rxlist.com, 27613, Website, 0, Medicines Ireland -regulatory website for Irish medicines, http://www.medicines.ie, 27614, Website, 0, Drug Calculation online test, http://www.testandcalc.com/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) |
BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Mental Health) |
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