Pharmacology (4 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Sisällön jaksotus

The course is divided into three parts A, B and C.
Part A 1.5 credits.
Part B 1.5 credits.
Part C 1 credit.

Tavoitteet

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn the basics of pharmacology and the most commonly used drug groups.

Competences of the course
Patient safety and quality assurance competence
Clinical competence

Learning outcomes of the course
You know the phases and the way in which drugs work in the body.
By name you know the most common groups of drugs, their uses and how they work.
You know the side effects and interactions of medication.

Sisältö

Basics of pharmacokinetics and dynamics, Drug interactions, Cardiovascular drugs, Analgesics, Asthma and COPD drugs, Gastrointestinal drugs, Anticancer drugs, Psychiatric drugs, Antidiabetic agents, Medicinal products used in neurological diseases, Hormone drugs, Hormone drugs , anesthetics, anesthetics, birth control, drug poisoning

Oppimateriaalit

Lecture material and assignments in Moodle.

Adams, M., Holland, N. & Urban, C. 2020. Pharmacology for Nurses: A pathophysiologic Approach. 6th Edition. Hoboken, N.J.: Pearson.

Opetusmenetelmät

Classroom teaching, learning exercises.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The first exam is held in the last contact session of the course (paper exam).
Re-exams in the Examstudio at the times separately announced.

Kansainvälisyys

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Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact teaching (A, B, C) 15+15+12 h.
Independent studies 23+24+13 h.
Exams 2+2+2 h.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Sufficient 1

You can name the phases and modes of action of the drugs in the body.

By name, you know the most common groups of drugs and their uses and mechanisms of action.

You will be able to name the most common side effects and interactions of drugs.



Satisfactory 2

You will be able to explain the phases and modes of action of drugs in the body.

By name, you know the most common groups of drugs and their uses and mechanisms of action.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good 3

You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

You will be able to name the most common adverse and synergistic effects of drugs.



Very good 4

You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

You will be able to explain the most common adverse drug interactions and their role in the patient's pharmacological treatment.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent 5

You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

You will be able to explain the most common adverse drug interactions and their role in the patient's drug treatment.

You will be able to apply your pharmacology knowledge to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a patient's medication.

Esitietovaatimukset

You master the basics, key concepts and methods of social and health clientele and the operating environment, as well as methods of guidance and health promotion, and know the basics of evidence-based decision making.
You have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Lisätiedot

Course exam.
Other assignments affecting the assessment will be agreed at the beginning of the course.