DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE: NURS 1304- CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY I (cf-6)
CREDIT HOURS: 90HRS
Prerequisites: Human Anatomy I&II, Medical Physiology I&II, Medical Biochemistry I&II
Course Purpose
The purpose of this unit is to equip the student with knowledge, skills and attitudes in the use of
pharmaco-therapeutic agents to manage patients presenting with a variety of health problems.
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of clinical pharmacology
2. Describe the factors influencing individuals’ response to drug therapy
3. Apply nursing process in drug therapy
4. Discuss the role of complementary and alternative medicine in contemporary drug
therapy
5. Describe the various commonly used drugs, antimicrobial agents antimicrobial agentsantibiotics, anti-tuberculous agents, anti-malarials, anti-helminthes, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-retroviral-HAART.
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TOPIC
Introduction to
pharmacology
SUB-TOPIC
METHOD
Definition of terms; general principles and Lecture
practice
Video clip
(6hrs)
Drugs:
Development; classification and nomenclature; dru Lecture
g use, indications and dosages; prescription writin Video clip
g
(6hrs)
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption; distribution; metabolism and Lecture
excretion of drugs
Video clip
(6hrs)
Pharmacodynamics
Routes of drug administration; mechanisms of Lecture
drug action; drug interactions and adverse Video clip
reactions.
Discussion
(6hrs)
Complimentary & Herbal and traditional medicine; cultural and Lecture
psychological aspects of drug therapy
Discussion
alternative therapies
Video clip
(6hrs)
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The role of the Nursing process and pharmacology; rights of drug
administration; client teaching
nurse
CAT 1
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Rational drug use; drug handling, storage and
Drug regulations
recording; drug procurement and supply;
Pharmacy and Poisons Act Cap 244; Narcotics
and Psychotropic Drugs Act.
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Commonly used drug Antimicrobial agents- antibiotics,
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Anti-tuberculous agents,
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Anti-malarial, anti-helminthes, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-retroviral-HAART
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Revision/re-cap
CAT 2 (Seat In)- Revision/ course review
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Lecture
(6hrs)
Lecture
Video clip
Discussion
(6hrs)
Lecture
Video clip
Discussion
(30hrs)
Discussion
(6hrs)
EXAMS
Teaching / Learning Methodologies
Lectures, Class exercise, Lessons, Discussion, video clips and Practical sessions
Instructional Materials and Equipment
Books, Flip charts, Handouts, Charts and Transparencies and Felt Pens.
Course Assessment
Continuous Assessment Test (CATS)
30%
End of trimester examination
70%
Total
100%
Course Text Books
Katzung (2009) Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.11th Edition. Mosby
Guy. H (2010) Textbook of Pharmacology for Nurses. Jaypee,India
CLASS REPRESENTANTIVE
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COURSE LECTURER
NAME...WILSON AKHONYA…SIGNATURE
DATE..15/5/2023..CONTACT...0726098189
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
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