COURSE UNITS: 3 CREDITS

UNIT NAME: PHARMACOLOGY II

UNIT CODE: NRSG 221
PRE-REQUISITES: NRSG 220
UNIT PURPOSE
This course is a continuation of NRSG 213 Pharmacology I. The learner is expected to learn
more about drugs affecting different parts of body systems. As in the previous pharmacology
course the learner should apply the knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of
the drugs discussed.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Continue to apply the knowledge of drug administration.
2. Discuss the use of different antimicrobials used to treat different infections.
3. Describe the effect of different drugs that affect the central nervous system.
4. Describe the drugs used to treat different conditions of the respiratory tract.
5. Discuss the drugs used for the GIT system.
6. Discuss the use of hormonal medications on different body systems.
7. Describe the use of other cardiovascular drugs.

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

 Study guides
 Audio-visual aids
 Demonstration - Return Demonstration
 Group activities
 Discussion
 Lectures
 Handouts
 Independent study
 Calculation practice

EVALUATION METHODS
The final course grade will be based on the following:
Quizzes 10%
Drug Cards 10%
Mid-quarter examination 30%
Final Exam 50%
TOTAL 100%

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Quizzes may be unannounced and will cover the previous lesson plus the lessons for the day.
You must keep abreast with assignments - Read! Read! Ask questions!! Read! Read!
REFERENCES/RESOURCES
1. Collins A. A. Goldsmith T.L. 2004. Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationale Nursing
Practice Philadelphia: Lippincott.
2. Lehne R.A. 2007. Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 6th Edition.
3. Bertram G. Katzung 2007. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition.
4. Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology 2007, 6th Edition.
5. Custav S. 2004. Pharmacology in Clinical Nursing.
6. Asperheim, M.K. (1996) Pharmacology an Introductory text, 8th edition. London:
W.B. Saunders Company.
7. Bowman, W.C. and M.J. Rand(1980) , Textbook of Pharmacology, 2nd edition.
Blackwell Scientific Publications.
8. Clayton, C.D. and Stock, Y.N. (1989). Basic Pharmacology for Nurses. 9th
edition. St. Louis: The C.V. Mosby Company.
9. Hodgson B.B. and Kozior, R.D. (1998) Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 1998.
London: W.B. Saunders Company.
10. Kuhn, MM. (1991). Pharmacotherapeutics: A Nursing Process Approach
(2nd edition.) Philadelpha: W.B. F.A Davis Company.
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W.B.Saunders Company.
12. Malseed, R.T. (1990) Pharmacology drug therapy and nursing considerations
(3rd ed.) Philadelpha. J.B. Lippincott Company.
13. Nyamwaya, D (1992) African Indigenous Medicine. Nairobi, Kenya, African
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CONTENT

1. Drugs used for infections/ anti-infective

Introduction
Antibacterial drugs
Antifungal agents
Antiviral agents
Antineoplastic agents

2. Central Nervous System drugs

. Anticonvulsants/antiseizure drugs
Analgesics
Antipsychotic drugs
Anesthetics

3. Autonomic nervous system drugs

. Cholinergics and anticholinergics
. Adrenergics and adrenergic blockers

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 . Muscle relaxants
. Neuromuscular blockers

4. Respiratory tract drugs

. Antihistamines
. Expectorants and antitussives

5. Drugs affecting the GIT system

. Antacids and laxatives
. Antidiarrheals
. Antiemetics
. Anti-ulcer drugs

6. Hormonal medications
. Corticosteroids
. Antidiabetics and glucagon
. Thyroid medications

7. Cardiovascular system medications

. Antiarrythmics and antianginals
Antihypertensives
8. Diuretics
9. Drugs used in coagulation disorders