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Pharmacology (4 cr)

Code: SWNS2010-3005

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Sirpa Sandelin
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Sandelin
Groups
SNS22S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
SNS22SG2
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
SNS22SG1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Course
SWNS2010

Realization has 12 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 20 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 18.03.2024 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D206 Mäntyluokka
Mon 25.03.2024 time 09:45 - 11:30
(1 h 45 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D206 Mäntyluokka
Tue 26.03.2024 time 10:15 - 11:00
(0 h 45 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D307 Oppimis- ja luovan toiminnan tila
Thu 04.04.2024 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D206 Mäntyluokka
Mon 08.04.2024 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Wed 24.04.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Mon 02.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D307 Oppimis- ja luovan toiminnan tila
Wed 11.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Tue 17.09.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D306 Oppimistila
Mon 23.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D307 Oppimis- ja luovan toiminnan tila
Mon 30.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Tue 08.10.2024 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Exam Pharmacology SWNS2010-3005
P2_D306 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching, learning exercises.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Contact teaching (A, B, C) 42 h.
Independent studies 60 h.
Exams 6 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Qualifications

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.

Further information

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

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