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    This document provides information about the RNUR 201 Pharmacology I course. The course is designed to provide nursing students with knowledge of pharmacological principles and drug classifications. It is a 2-credit course taught by Edmond Adjei Boad. The course objectives include discussing general pharmacological concepts, specific drug classes and their effects, and the nurse's role in drug administration. Course content will address topics like drug interactions in the body, mechanisms of drug action, and commonly used drugs for infections and the central nervous system. Recommended reading materials are also listed.

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    This document provides information about the RNUR 201 Pharmacology I course. The course is designed to provide nursing students with knowledge of pharmacological principles and drug classifications. It is a 2-credit course taught by Edmond Adjei Boad. The course objectives include discussing general pharmacological concepts, specific drug classes and their effects, and the nurse's role in drug administration. Course content will address topics like drug interactions in the body, mechanisms of drug action, and commonly used drugs for infections and the central nervous system. Recommended reading materials are also listed.

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    This document provides information about the RNUR 201 Pharmacology I course. The course is designed to provide nursing students with knowledge of pharmacological principles and drug classifications. It is a 2-credit course taught by Edmond Adjei Boad. The course objectives include discussing general pharmacological concepts, specific drug classes and their effects, and the nurse's role in drug administration. Course content will address topics like drug interactions in the body, mechanisms of drug action, and commonly used drugs for infections and the central nervous system. Recommended reading materials are also listed.

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    RNUR 201

    PHARMACOLOGY I
     COURSE CODE : RNUR201
     COURSE TITLE : PHARMACOLOGY I
     NO. OF CREDITS : 2 Credits

     NAME OF LECTURER : EDMOND ADJEI BOAD


     (Msc, MBA, Bpharm, MPSGH)
     CONTACT : 0244464692
     EMAIL : [email protected]
    [email protected]
     This course is designed to enable the student nurse
    gain knowledge of the principles of pharmacology
    and pharmaco-kinetics.
     An overview of therapeutic agents used in health
    Course care and major drug classifications will provide a
    foundation for specific pharmacological
    Description applications in each clinical course.
     The roles and responsibilities of the nurse in drug
    administration will be a major focus.
    1. Discuss the general principles of pharmacology
    2. Discuss the legal and ethical considerations inherent in the
    administration of drugs
    3. Explain the effects of classes of drugs on man’s basic
    needs.
    4. State the following information about selected drugs:

    Course i) Generic name


    ii)Trade name
    Objectives iii)Classification
    iv)Pharmacokinetics
    v)Indications for use
    vi)Dosage
    vii)Side effects/adverse reactions
    viii)Nursing considerations
    5. Utilize the nursing process to identify data and
    nursing activities needed to promote drug
    activity and client well being
    6. Apply appropriate communication techniques
    for assisting clients who are receiving drug
    Course therapy.

    Objectives 7. Discuss the effects of religious and cultural


    diversity in the administration of drugs
    8. Demonstrate knowledge of terminology and
    abbreviations related to Pharmacology and to
    the administration of drugs.
    1. Introduction to Pharmacology
    History
    Sources of drugs and classification
    Legal and ethical aspects of medication
    Methods of drug administration
    Nurse’s role in Drug therapy
    Course 2. Drug therapy in vulnerable populations
    3. Principles of drug action
    Content
    General properties of drugs
    Mechanisms of drug action
    Pharmacokinetics - interaction with body tissue and
    excretion
    Pharmacodynamics - site and mode of action
    Adverse reactions and management
     4. Drugs used for infections
    Antimalarials
    Amebicides and antiprotozoals
    Antihelmintics
    T.B and Leprosy
    Penicilins and cephalosporins
    Aminoglycosides and tetracyclines
    Sulphonamides
    Course Antivirals
    Antifungals
    Content Flouroquinologes
     5. Central Nervous System drugs
    Analgescs and antipyretics
    NSAID’s
    Narcotic and opioid analgesics
    Sedative hypnotics
    Anticonvulsants
    CNS stimulants
    Anaesthesia
    Adams, M. (2018). Pharmacology for Nurses: A
    Pathophysiological Approach. Toronto: Pearson Canada Inc.
    Barber, P., & Robertson, D. (2015). Essentials of Pharmacology
    for Nurses. Maidenhead:Open University Press.
    Clayton, B. D., & Willihnganz, M. J. (2017). Basic
    Reading List Pharmacology for Nurses. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
    Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S. (2017).
    Pharmacology and the Nursing Process. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
    Trounce, J. (2010). Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses. London:
    BailliereTindall.

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