Roosevelt College System

Institute of Nursing and Health Education

Sumulong Highway Cainta, Rizal

Health Education

Pharmacology:
Course Syllabus
Examinations
Evaluation

Submitted by:
Ernest John M. Gomez

Submitted to:
Rovie Gonzales, RN, MAN





COURSE NAME

PHARMACOLOGY

COURSE CODE
NO. OF UNITS
CONTACT HOURS

Pharma
3 units lecture
54 hours


COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, clinical/therapeutic uses and toxicology
of drugs. Emphasis is given on how a drug works to anticipate when giving a drug to a patient are of
paramount importance since nursing responsibilities include administering drugs, assessing drug effects,
intervening to make a drug more tolerable, and providing teaching about drugs and the drug regimen.

PRE-REQUISITE

Math 1, General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, NCM 102

VENUE


Amphitheater 1 (Lecture)

FACULTY

Mr. Ernest John M. Gomez

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the students will
be able to:
1. Apply concepts an principles of pharmacology to ensure safe and proper use of drugs
2. Explain the actions, therapeutic uses, preparations, dosages, modes of administration of selected drugs
and medicinal plants.
3. State precautionary measures to be observed in the administration of selected drugs
4. Discuss the role and responsibility of the nurse in pharmacology





OBJECTIVES DATE
&
TIME
CONTENT TEACHING
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
STUDENT
ACTIVITY
EVALUATION MATERIALS
&
RESOURCES
COGNITIVE DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
discussion, the
student will identify
the house rules.


PSYCHOMOTOR
DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
Student-Instructor
interaction, the
students will be able
to know the house
rules.

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN:
-The student will
perform and manifest
the concept of house
rules and share their
knowledge to the
class.

5/28/14
8AM
ORIENTATION:
-Introduction
-House Rules
-Expectation
about the
Subject
-Discussion
-Assignment
-Reporting
-Reaction Paper
-Examination
-Power Point
Presentation

OBJECTIVES DATE
&
TIME
CONTENT TEACHING
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
STUDENT
ACTIVITY
EVALUATION MATERIALS
&
RESOURCES
COGNITIVE DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
lecture, the student
will identify the
common drugs to
remedy tuberculosis
and its functions,
administration and
common side effects.

PSYCHOMOTOR
DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
Student-Instructor
interaction, the
students will be able
to perform and gain
skills about anti-
tuberculosis drugs.

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN:
-The student will show
confidence in
confronting questions
about anti-
tuberculosis drugs.

5/28/14
8AM
ANTI-
TUBERCULOSIS
AGENTS

-Action:
appears to
inhibit RNA
synthesis, so
stops tubercle
bacilli from
multiplying
(first line)
or functioning
(second line)

-Lecture/
Discussion
-Recitation
-Seatwork
-Reaction Paper
-Examination
-Powerpoint
Presentation




OBJECTIVES DATE
&
TIME
CONTENT TEACHING
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
STUDENT
ACTIVITY
EVALUATION MATERIALS
&
RESOURCES
COGNITIVE DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
discussion, the
student will identify
anti-hypertensive
drugs be
knowledgeable about
their functions.

PSYCHOMOTOR
DOMAIN:
-At the end of the
Student-Instructor
interaction, the
students will be able
to perform and gain
skills about anti-
hypertensive drugs.

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN:
-The students will
show confidence in
confronting questions
about A-H drugs.
5/28/14
8AM
ANTI-
HYPERTENSIVE
DRUGS

Action: dilates
peripheral
blood vessels

-Discussion
-Recitation
-Seatwork
-Reaction Paper
-Examination
-Powerpoint
Presentation
POST EXAMINATION
1. Give at least 5 adverse effects of anti-TB drugs.
gastric irritation
CNS disturbances
liver disturbances
blood dyscrasias
Peripheral Neuropathy due to suppressed absorption of fat and vitamin B complex

2. What are the 5 main drugs(first line) used to treat TB?
1. Ethambutol 2. Streptomycin 3. Pyrazinamide 4. Rifampin 5. Isoniazid
3. How long is anti-TB therapy when using the 5 main anti-TB drugs? 24 weeks
4. What are the two main adverse effects associated with Isoniazid?
1. Liver Toxicity 2. Peripheral Neuropathy

5. What are the 4 Second-line drugs used to treat TB?
Cycloserin, Kanamycin, Ethonamide, Para-aminosalicylic acid

6. Give at least 7 Nursing Interventions for anti-TB drugs.
monitor client response to therapy
monitor blood work during therapy
if CNS disturbances are evident, take safety precautions
teach client
to take medication as ordered
to eat foods rich in B-complex vitamins
avoid use of alcohol
report if become pregnant

7. Commonly used antihypertensive drugs? List out 5 major types.
ACE Inhibitor, Angiotensin antagonists, Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, Diuretics


8. Give at least 6 hypertensive drugs. Hydralazine HCL (Apresoline)
Enalapril maleate (Vasotec)
Reserpine (Serpasil)
Prazosin HCL (Minipress)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Clonidine (Catapress)
Hydralazine HCL (Apresoline)

9. Give 7 adverse side effects of hypertensive drugs.
orthostatic hypotension
dizziness
bradycardia
tachycardia
sexual dysfunction
deterioration in renal function
agranulosis

10. Give at least four Nursing Interventions for hypertensive drugs.
monitor vital signs and blood pressure, sitting and standing
monitor for hearing changes, renal functioning
if hypotension, closely monitor client
encourage intake of foods high in vitamin B

11. What does hypertension lead to?List out at least 3.
stroke, MI and kidney failure

12. What are the contributing factors to primary hypertension?List out at least 5.
diabetes, smoking, obesity, age, genetics