It is aimed that the student will understand the pharmacological concepts and principles, explain the therapeutic effects and unwanted effects of the differential agents, and gain knowledge about the correct drug use.
-Gurel İA. Pharmacology for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Health Associate Degree Departments. Güneş Medicine Library, Istanbul, 2019.
Dökmeci İ, Dökmeci H. For Pharmacology-Health Colleges. Istanbul Medical Bookstore, 2nd Edition, Istanbul, 2016.
Frandsan G, Pennington SS. Abrams' Clinical Medication - Rational Medicine Practices for Nurses. Wolter Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014.
Other Sources
-Kayaalp SO. Medical Pharmacology in Terms of Rational Treatment. 11th edition, 2005.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology I - Introduction to Pharmacology, Basic Concepts and Processes
Verbal lecture.
2. Week
Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology II - Basic Concepts and Processes, Nursing Process
Verbal lecture.
3. Week
Lifelong Medication - Drug abuse and addiction
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
4. Week
Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
5. Week
Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
6. Week
Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
7. Week
Analgesic, Anesthetic and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Verbal lecture.
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
10. Week
Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
11. Week
Autocoids
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
12. Week
Drugs Acting on the Endocrine System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
13. Week
Drugs Affecting Hematopoietic and Immune System
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
14. Week
Drugs Affecting Eye, Ear and Skin Course Evaluation
Verbal lecture.
Question - answer method
15. Week
Final Exam Week
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Has the current theoretical knowledge required by the nursing profession.
PO-2
Has the practical skills to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and society with a holistic and humanistic approach.
PO-3
Applies quality and evidence-based nursing care process while meeting the health needs of individual, family, group and society.
PO-4
It considers ethical principles in nursing care, education, management and research.
PO-5
Follows nursing laws and regulations and acts appropriately.
PO-6
Uses effective communication skills.
PO-7
It provides health education and counseling services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
PO-8
As an active member of the healthcare team, it fulfills its roles and functions in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation.
PO-9
It shows an empathic approach in a sensitive way to all kinds of changes that may affect the health of the individual, family, group and society.
PO-10
It uses lifelong learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
PO-11
Follows up-to-date care technologies in line with the health needs of the society and reflects them on nursing practices.
PO-12
While practicing the profession, she becomes a role model for her/his colleagues.
PO-13
It protects the core professional values it has acquired.
PO-14
Uses professional autonomy in health related decisions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Knows the general concepts and principles of differentiation.
LO-2
Explain general information about the efficacy and safety of drug groups.
LO-3
It predicts the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic effects of drugs likely to be used in drug administration.
LO-4
List the issues that should be considered in drug use during pregnancy.
LO-5
Explain what the drug toxicity is, the signs and symptoms of drug toxicity.
LO-6
Knows and evaluates drug abuse.
LO-7
Explain the principles of safe drug administration.
LO-8
Explain what the drug toxicity is, the signs and symptoms of drug toxicity.
