1 Introduction

Question 1

Pharmacology course designed to compliment parallel Pathology course.
Aims:

Answer 1

to build on knowledge acquired in Yr 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Course
to revisit some treatments (to reinforce your knowledge and understanding)

Question 2

Topics covered in Introduction to Pharmacology (NURS 12050) last year

Answer 2

Receptors (TP)
Pharmacokinetics (TS)
Nervous system drugs (TP)
Drugs that act on the Endocrine system (ES)
Drugs affecting blood clotting and thrombosis (MK)
Heart drugs (RP)
Anti-hypertensives (TP)
Asthma Treatments (TP)
Drugs acting on the Kidney (SC)
Drugs affecting the GI tract (SC)
Analgesic drugs (TS)

Question 3

As Nurses you need to be able to:

Answer 3

Discuss structure + function of body systems (physiology) + diseases affecting them (pathology)
Understand the importance of ensuring patients receive the correct drug
Understand the need for timing of drug administration
Understand why patients may suffer side-effects
Advise, monitor the physiological effects of drugs
Understand the concept of polypharmacy

Question 4

New TOPICS!

Answer 4

Drugs used in the treatment of stroke and coronary heart disease
Drugs and arthritis – NSAIDs and analgesics
Chemotherapy
The pharmacology of insulin and hypoglycaemics
Antidepressants and anxiolytics
Antimicrobials, antifungals & antibiotics
Radiotherapy

Question 5

This year you must be prepared to:

Answer 5

Review and reinforce what you learnt last year

Learn new topics

Learn the names of many drugs – most important!

Appreciate drug actions, timing/ method of administration, potential side effects and adverse reactions

Question 6

Drugs

Answer 6

Generic name
Drug group-
 mechanism?
 targets - where does it act?
Indications 
Contraindications 
Interactions 
Side effects