COURSE SYLLABUS-PHARMACOLOGY

Course Title : PHARMACOLOGY

Course Code : NCM 106

Course Description : This course deals with the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and clinical/ therapeutic uses of drugs in health promotion,
disease prevention, restoration and maintenance and rehabilitation of clients across the life span utilizing the nursing process. Emphasis is given on the nursing
responsibilities related to safe drug administration through medication monitoring and client education. It also includes complementary and alternative therapies.
The learners are expected to develop beginning skills in the safe administration of medication.
Course Credit : 3 Units (54 hrs)

Course Placement : Level 2, 1st Trimester

Pre-requisite : NCM 101, NCM 102, NCM 103
Program Outcomes :
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing.
2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals. families, population group and community utilizing nursing process.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care.
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally appropriate language.
6. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively.
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using systems approach.
9. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general and nursing and health developments in particular.
10. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino
11. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery.
12. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession.

Level Outcomes : At the end of second year, given a normal and high risk mother and newborn,
child, family, population group and community in any health care setting, the learners demonstrate safe, appropriate and holistic care utilizing nursing process.

Course Outcomes : 1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in nursing pharmacology.
2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals. families, population group and community utilizing nursing process as applied to nursing
pharmacology.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in nursing pharmacology.
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles in pharmacology.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally appropriate language in medication and administration.
6. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care related to drug therapy.
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams using the basic knowledge of nursing pharmacology.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in nursing pharmacology.
9. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general and nursing and health developments in particular.
10. Advocate responsible citizenship and pride as a Filipino nurse.
11. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in safe medication administration.
12. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession as applied in safe medication administration.
 Course Delivery
WEEK Learning Outcomes Contents/ Topic Teaching-Learning Strategies TIME Assessment
ALLOTMENT

Week 1 Integrate knowledge of physical, Fundamental Concepts of Pharmacology Lecture- Discussion 3 Paper and Penicl exam
social, natural and health sciences and A. Drug Definitions and Classifications Recitation
humanities in nursing pharmacology. PPT presentation
B. Drug Standards and Drug Information
 Discuss the pharmacodynamics
of specific drugs.
 Explain the pharmacokinetics of
given drugs
 Analyze the factors affecting
responses to drugs.

Lecture- Discussion

2 Integrate knowledge of physical, C. Pharmacodynamics PPT presentation

social, natural and health sciences and
humanities in nursing pharmacology.
 Discuss the pharmacodynamics
of specific drugs.
1. Therapeutic Index and Drug Safety
2. Graded Dose Response Relationship & Video presentation
Therapeutic Response
3. Potency and Efficacy
4. Cellular Receptors and Drug Action
5. Types of Drug Receptor Interactions
 D. Pharmacokinetics (LADME) Interactive Lecture- Discussion
 Explain the pharmacokinetics of 1. Liberation Paper and Penicl exam
given drugs 2. Absorption Journal Sharing
3. Distribution Rubrics- Drug study
4. Metabolism Drug Literature Sharing
Analyze the factors affecting (Biotransformation) Recitation
3 responses to drugs. Excretion
Rubrics- Journal sharing
3 hrs Drug literature
E. Factors Influencing Responses to Drugs

Adhere to ethico-legal considerations Interactive on line Lecture- Discussion 3 hrs Recitation

when providing safe, quality and F. Drug Legislation: Controlled Substance, generic
professional care: Drugs, Orphan Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs On line sharing on the Over the Rubrics- Journal Readings
 Relate the laws, legal, ethical counter drugs
and moral principles in drug
administration to specific cases
4
 Assess client’s health status/ Nursing Process in Pharmacology Interactive Lecture- Discussion Recitation
competence in relation to drug A. Assessment PPT presentation 3 hrs
administration. 1. Drug History Rubrics- Journal Readings

Formulate with the client with B. Planning

reference to the prescribed
medications a plan of care to address
5 the health needs/ problems based on 3 hrs
priorities.

Determine the specific nursing

6 considerations/ precautions in safe
drug administration:
 Interpret a medication order
accurately
 Relate the rights in drug
administration to patient safety
 Compute accurately the drug
dosage for a given medication
order.
3 hrs
C. Intervention
1. Drug Administration
2. Medication Orders
3. Medication Safety
4. Seven Rights
5. Dosage Calculation

Upload powerpoint presentation of the 3 hrs

 Practice correct decision topic with guide questions similar to
making skills in safe drug the one discussed and asked during
administration. D. Client Education discussion
7 Use available clinical evidence that E. Evaluation
can ensure safe medication F. Recording and Reporting Case studies/analysis
administration. Journal Sharing
Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing
 Document client's condition/ Drugs Affecting Body System Interactive Lecture- Discussion Paper and Pencl
response/ outcomes related to drug A. Reproductive System PPT Presentation 3 hrs Recitation
therapy. B. Cardiovascular
C. Respiratory
8

D. Gastro-Intestinal 3 hrs
E. Endocrine
F. Renal System
9 G. Central Nervous System
1. Autonomic and Peripheral
2. Nervous System

H. other Drugs 3 hrs Paper and Pencl

1. Chemotherapeutic Agents Case studies/analysis Recitation
10 2. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders Lecture- Discussion
3. Drugs Acting on the Immune System Rubrics- Case studies

Manage resources (human, physical, 4. Dietary Supplements Case studies/analysis 3 hrs

11
financial, time) efficiently and 5. Alternative and Complementary Therapies Lecture- Discussion
effectively in safe drug administration >” Halamang Gamot”

12 Use appropriate communication/
interpersonal techniques/ strategies
to ensure a working relationship with
the client and/ or support system in
medication administration.
13
Appropriate Communication Techniques on the powerpoint presentation of the topic 3 hrs Recitation
Pharmacodynamics/ Pharmacokinetics of Specific with guide questions similar to the one Rubrics- Case studies
Drugs Prescribed to Clients discussed and asked during discussion
Case studies/analysis
Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing
Sharing on Drug literature Readings
 Ensure intra-agency, inter-agency, Institutional Policies and Guidelines on Safe Drug powerpoint presentation of the topic 3 hrs
multidisciplinary and sectoral Administration with guide questions similar to the one Paper and Pencl
collaboration in medication discussed and asked during discussion Recitation
administration.
Rubrics- Case studies
Maintain a harmonious and collegial
relationship among members of the Case studies/analysis
health team for effective, efficient and Journal Sharing
safe client care. Interactive Discussion
14 Journal Sharing

powerpoint presentation of the topic 3 hrs Paper and Pencl

Collaborate with other members of
the health team (prescriber, doctor,
pharmacist, nurse and client) in the
implementation of safe drug
administration.
Inter-professional Practice Related to with guide questions similar to the one Recitation
Pharmacology discussed and asked during discussion
Rubrics- Case studies
Powerpoint presentation

Apply principles of partnership and Case studies/analysis

15 collaboration to improve delivery of Journal Sharing
health services. Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing

Assume personal responsibility to Current Trends and Clinical Alerts in Nursing power point presentation of the topic 3 hrs Rubrics for Reaction paper
keep abreast with current trends in Pharmacology with guide questions similar to the one
nursing pharmacology. discussed and asked during on
discussion

Google Docs Powerpoint

Case studies/analysis
16
Exemplify love of country in the
service of the Filipinos.
Customize nursing interventions
based on Philippine culture and
values.
17
Discuss the various technological
advances in ensuring safe medication
administration.
Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing
Filipino Culture, Values and Practices in Relation to 3 hrs Paper and Pencl
Drug Administration Upload powerpoint presentation of the Recitation
topic with guide questions similar to
the one discussed and asked during on Rubrics- Case studies
line discussion
Google Docs Powerpoint
Upload Video presentation
On line Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing
Journal Sharing
A. New Technologies Related to Drug Upload powerpoint presentation of the 3 hrs Paper and Pencl
Administration topic with guide questions similar to Recitation
the one discussed and asked during on
B. Internet Information line discussion Rubrics- Case studies
1. Government Sites
2. Nursing and Health Care Sites Google Docs Powerpoint
Interactive Discussion
Journal Sharing
18 Manifest professionalism and Nursing Core Values as Applied in Pharmacology Upload powerpoint presentation of the 3 hrs Paper and Pencl
excellence in planning safe medication topic with guide questions similar to Recitation
practice. the one discussed and asked during
discussion Rubrics- Case studies

Powerpoint presentation

Case studies Interactive Discussion

Journal Sharing

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