[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
Cebu Normal University
College of Nursing
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
AY 2010-2011, 2st Semester
A COMPETENCY-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATRIX
FOR
NAS 3- Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Diagnostics
www.puson.tk
Prepared by:
by:
Mr. Domino B. Puson
NAS III Subject Coordinator
Nursing
Approved
Dr. Daisy R. Palompon
Dean, College of
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
Cebu Normal University
College of Nursing
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
AY 2009-2010, 2st Semester
A COMPETENCY – BASED INSTRUCTIONAL MATRIX
COURSE TITLE:
Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Diagnostics
CREDIT UNITS:
HOURS:
3 UNITS LECTURE
54 Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals with the concepts, principles and nursing responsibilities and intervention basic to the administration
of drugs and other therapeutic agents. Furthermore, understanding of the different diagnostic procedures used in the identification of
problems by body system with emphasis on promotion, maintenance and restoration of health will be enhanced.
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES / SUBJECTS: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY,
CHEMISTRY,
and
NUTRITION
BIOCHEMISTRY,
PHYSICS,
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY,
FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
STUDENT ENTRY COMPETENCIES:
1. A concrete knowledge in basic human psychology is needed so that students will be able to relate the inner workings of
the mind and its influence on the body as a whole
2. Basic knowledge in chemical processes and organic chemistry will guide the students in understanding the metabolic
functions and chemical interactions that is necessary for survival.
3. Fundamental knowledge in physics will guide the students in understanding the relationships of the internal and external
structure of the body, its organization and groupings with respect to the cells, organs and systems function as a
whole and as individual components of the human body.
4. A wide-ranging knowledge on Fundamentals in nursing and nursing process in order to apply skills with knowledge, care
& compassion.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The BSN Level II students will be able to acquire essential knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or
therapeutics using the nursing process and maintains proper documentation and safe administration in the caring aspect of nursing
practice. Specifically, the students will:
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Discuss the overview of medication involve in the care of the patients.
Describe the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs for patients receiving medications
Explain the mechanism of action of drugs affecting organization and awareness.
Identify common drug interactions.
Familiarize general side-effects of the medications.
Apply the concept of nursing process in the care of clients receiving drugs.
INSTRUCTORS
Domino Butron Puson
Jeral Ugdoracion
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT I – History of Pharmacology in Nursing
DATE OF CLASS:
COMPETENCY:
Week 1-Week 2 (November 10-11, 2010, November 16-17, 2010)
SESSION:
Demonstrates knowledge and utilizes the nursing process as a framework for nursing care in patients taking medications
Elements
History of Pharmacology in Nursing
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Nurses perspective of
Pharmacology
o History
o Nature
o Subdivision
o Drug information resources
Fundamental Principles of
Pharmacology
o Pharmacokinetics
o Pharmacodynamics
o Pharmacotherapeutics
o Drug Interaction
o OTC Medication
o Drug Abuse
Nursing Process and
Medication
The Role of the Nurse in Drug
Research
Law Concerning Drugs
Objective
After 4.5 hours of lecture and
discussions the students will
be able to:
1. Confer the history of
the background of
nursing
pharmacology.
2. Outline the
principles
embodying
pharmacology in
nursing
3. Relate the concept
of nursing process
and medication
properties
4. Recognize the roles
of the nurse in
research pertaining
to drugs
5. Distinguish local or
international law
that governs the
distribution,
purchase and use of
medications.
Learning Outcome
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Strategic
Knowledge
Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
Discussion
Role Play
Assignments
Idea Building
Face to face
interaction
Vocabulary
3 hours
Outcome Measure
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Paper and
Pencil test
Reaction Writing
Self-Check
Quizzes
Group
presentations on
a case
Oral revalida
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UNIT II – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medication that Affects Perception and Coordination
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 2-Week 3 (November 12, 23-25, November 18-20, Dec 1. 2010)
SESSION:
6 hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving Medication that
affects Perception and
Coordination
 Analgesics
 Anesthetics
 Anti-Parkinson’s
 Anti-myesthenics
 Anti-glaucoma
 Midriatics
 Miotics
 Diagnostics
o Visual Acuity
o Color Vision Test
o Opthalmoscopy
o Hearing Acuity
o Otoscopy
o Tuning Fork Test
o Vestibular Assesment
o Caloric test
Objective
After 6 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will be
able to:
 Discuss the overview of
medication that affects
perception and
coordination.
 Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs for
patients with alteration in
perception and
Coordination.
 Explain the mechanism of
action of drugs affecting
organization and
awareness.
 Identify common drug
interactions.
 Familiarize general sideeffects of the medications.
 Apply the concept of
nursing process in the care
of clients receiving drugs
that affects perception
and coordination.
Learning
Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
discussion
Assignment and
Group task
Role Play
Concept
attainment
Concept
development
Demonstration
Outcome Measure
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Pencil and paper
Test
Written output
regarding the topic
Group Presentation
Oral recitation
Essay writing
Return
Demonstration
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT III – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medication that Affects Cellular Aberration
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 3-Week 4 (Nov. 26, Dec. 7-8 2009, December 2-4, 2010)
SESSION:
4.5
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving Medication that
affects Cellular Aberration
 Antimicrobials
 Antifungals
 Antivirals
 Antiparasitics
 Antineoplastics
 Opthalmic
Antiinfectives
Objective
After 4.5 hours of lecture
and discussion the students
will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication that affects
Cellular Aberration.
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
for patients with Cellular
anomaly.
3. Explain the mechanism
of action of drugs for
Cellular irregularity
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs for Cellular
abnormality
Learning Outcome
 Attitude
 Strategic
Teaching Activities
 Lecture and
discussion
 Assignment
 Short clip showing
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Outcome Measure
Pencil and paper
Test
Drill and Practice
Self-check quizzes
Short answer essay
Class Recitation
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT IV – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medication that Affects Nutrition and Elimination
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 5-Week 6 (December 9-10,2010 December 14-15, 2010)
SESSION:
3
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Objective
Nursing Care for Patients receiving
After 4.5 hours of lecture and
Medication that affects Nutrition and discussion the students will be
Elimination
able to:
 Anti-ulcer medications
1. Discuss the overview of
 Antispasmodics
medication that affects
 Laxatives
Nutrition and Elimination
 Antidiarrheals
2. Describe the absorption,
 Emetics / Anntiemetics
distribution, metabolism
 Barrier Fortifiers
and excretion of drugs for
 Gall Stone Stabilizers
patients with nourishment
 Vitamins and Minerals
and Elimination problems.
 Food Supplements
3. Explain the mechanism of
 Diagnostic Test
action of drugs for
o Occult Blood Test
sustenance and
o Upper GI Series
Elimination
o Lower GI Series
4. Identify common drug
o EGD
interactions.
o Colonoscopy
5. Familiarize general sideo Proctosigmoidoscopy
effects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs for Nutrition and
Elimination.
Learning
Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
Discussion
Summarizing
Multimedia
simulation
Analyzing video
Feedback
Discussion
Outcome Measure
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Pencil and Paper
Evaluation
Project or problem
based activities
Flash creation
presentation
Oral Revalida
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT V – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medication that Affects Oxygenation
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 9 (January 4-6, 2010) Week 6 December 16 – 18, 2010)
SESSION:
4.5
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving Medication that
affects Oxygenation
 Antihistamines
 Mucolytics
 Expectorants
 Antitusives
 Bronchial Dilators
 Anti-TB Drugs
 Diagnostics
o ABG Analysis
o Pulmonary Function
test
o Pleural Fluid Analysis
o Bronchoscopy
o Sputum analysis
o Pulse Oxymetry
o Chest x-ray
o Pulmonary
Angiography
Objective
After 4.5 hours of lecture
and discussion the students
will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication that affects
Oxygenation.
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
for patients with
Oxygenation problems.
3. Explain the mechanism
of action of drugs for
Oxygenation
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs for Oxygenation
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
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Teaching Activities
Class discussion
Streaming Audio
explanations
Assignments
Group Discussion
about the topic
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Outcome Measure
Paper and Pencil
Examination
Feedback Writing
Answering multiple
choice questions
Project making
Group presentation
of a case involving
medications.
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT VI – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medication that Affects Fluid and Electrolytes
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 9 & 12 (January 7 & 15, 2010) Week 10 (January 11-12, 2010)
SESSION:
3 hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients receiving
Medication that affects Fluid and
Electrolytes
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Objective
After 4.5 hours of lecture
and discussion the students
will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
Fluid and Electrolytes for Oral
medication that affects
Administration
Fluid and Electrolytes
o Oral Electrolyte Solutions 2. Describe the
(Pedialyte)
absorption, distribution,
o Salt Substitutes
metabolism and
excretion of drugs for
Fluid and Electrolytes for
patients with Fluid and
Parenteral Administration
Electrolytes problems.
o Amino Acids
3. Explain the mechanism
o Carbohydrates
of action of drugs for
o Electrolytes
Fluid and Electrolytes
o Trace Metals (For Slow
4. Identify common drug
Infusion)
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideDiagnostics
effects of the
o Na K Determination
medications.
o Blood Chemistry
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients
receiving drugs for Fluid
and Electrolytes
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Learning
Outcome
Strategic
Knowledge
Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
Discussion
Assignments
Group task
Creative Role Play
Outcome Measure
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Paper and Pencil
Test
Self-check quiz
Group reporting
on a case that
concerns
medication
Short Essay Writing
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT VII – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications related to Aging and Chronic Illness
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 12 (January 26-28, 2010) Week 10 (January 13-15, 2010)
SESSION:
4.5
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients receiving
Medication related to Aging and
Chronic Illness
 Anti-anginals
 Anti-Hypertension
o Ace Inhibitors
o Beta Blockers
o Calcium Channel
Blockers
o Diuretics
o K Sparing
o Loop
o Thiazide
o Osmotic
 Anticoagulants
 Thrombolytics
 Hemostatics
 Cardiac Glycosides
 Lipid Lowering Agents
 Anticoagulants
 Thrombolytics
 Hemostatics
 Diagnostic test
o
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o
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o
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Cardiac Stress testing
ECG
Cardiac Catheterization
Blood Coagulation
Blood Chemistry
Tourniquet Test
BUN
Creatinine
Objective
After 4.5 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will
be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication related to
aging and chronic illness
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
related to aging and
chronic illness
3. Explain the mechanism
of action of drugs
related to aging and
chronic illness
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs related to aging
and chronic illness
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Learning
Outcome
Strategic
Knowledge
Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
Discussions
Group Task
Role Play
Assignment
Outcome Measure

Innovative Pencil &
Paper Test
o Crossword Puzzle
Type Quiz
o Scrambled Words
o Matching Type A
–B–C
 Group
presentation on a
case study
 Role Play Critique
 Self-Check Quiz
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT VIII – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications related to Psychosocial Adaptation
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 14 (February 8 – 10, 2010) Week 13 (February 1-3, 2010)
SESSION:
4.5
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Objective
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving Medication related
to Psychosocial adaptation
 Psychotherapeutic
agents
o Anti-anxiety Agents
o Antipsychotics
o Antidepressants
o Antimanic
 Diagnostic Test
o EEG
o CT Scan
o MRI
o CSF Analysis
o Cerebral
Angiography
After 4.5 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will be
able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication related to
Psychosocial adaptation
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
related to Psychosocial
adaptation
3. Explain the mechanism of
action of drugs related to
Psychosocial variation
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the care
of clients receiving drugs
related to Psychosocial
Alteration
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Learning
Outcome
Strategic
Knowledge
Attitude
Teaching Activities
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Lecture and
Discussion
Group Sharing
Summarizing
Short Clip Showing
Outcome Measure
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Pencil and Paper
Test
Group presentation
of a case
Oral revalida
Feedback writing
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT IX – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications that Affects Inflammation and Immunity
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 14 (February 11, 2009) Week 16 (February 22, 2009) Week 13 (February 4-5, 2009)
SESSION:
3 hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving Medication that
affects Inflammation and
Immunity
 NSAID
 Antigout
 Vaccines
 Agents that
suppresses the
immune response
 Agents that
enhance immune
response
 Diagnostic Test
o Hepatitis B
Antigen Test
o ELISA
Western Blot
o P24 Count
o CD4+ Count
Objective
After 3 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will be
able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication that affects
Inflammation and
Immunity
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
that affects Inflammation
and Immunity
3. Explain the mechanism of
action of drugs that
affects Inflammation and
Immunity
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs for Inflammation
and Immunity
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
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Teaching Activities
Class Discussion
Group work
Drug Literature
Hunting
Analyzing Video
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Outcome Measure
Pen and paper test
Answering select
that
Class presentation of
case regarding
medications
Drug presentation
Video feedback
writing
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT X – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications related to Reproduction and Sexuality
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 16 (February 23-24, 2010) Week 15 (February 15-16, 2010)
SESSION:
3 hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving medications
related to Reproduction and
Sexuality
 Male Hormones
 Female Hormones
 Synthetic Hormones
 Drugs affecting Uterine
Motility
 Diagnostic Test
o Pap Smear
o Semen Analysis
o Pelvic Ultrasound
o Colposcopy
o Lapaaroscopy
o Mammography
o DRE
Objective
After 3 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will be
able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication related to
reproduction and
sexuality
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
related to reproduction
and sexuality
3. Explain the mechanism of
action of drugs related to
reproduction and
sexuality
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs related to
reproduction and
sexuality
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
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Teaching Activities
Lecture and
discussion
TV Ad role play
Group Drawing
Game
Assignments
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Outcome Measure
Pencil and paper
test
Feedback writing
Drawing Output
Group drug
presentation
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT XI – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications that Affects Metabolism
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 16 (February 25, 2010) Week 18 (March 8, 2010) Week 15 (February 17-18, 2009)
SESSION:
3
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving medications that
affects Metabolism
 Natural Hormones
 Synthetic Analogues
 Drugs that Stimulate
Hormonal Secretions
 Hypothalamic and
pituitary hormones
 Thyroid and
Parathyroid
Hormones
 Hyperglycemic
Agents
 Hypoglycemic
agents
 Diagnostic Agents
o Endocrine
Function test
o Metabolic
Function test
o RAIU
o Thyroid Panel
Objective
After 3 hours of lecture
and discussion the
students will be able to:
1. Discuss the overview
of medication that
affects metabolism
2. Describe the
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism and
excretion of drugs that
affects metabolism
3. Explain the
mechanism of action
of drugs that affects
metabolism
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general
side-effects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients
receiving drugs that
affects metabolism
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
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
Teaching Activities
Lecture and
Discussion
Bowl Game
Demonstration
Face to face
interaction
Clip Showing
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
Outcome Measure
Pencil and paper
test
Oral recitation
Return
Demonstration
Oral revalida
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT XII – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications related to Rehabilitation
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 18 (March 9-10, 2010) Week 15 (February 19, 2010) Week 17 (March 1, 2009)
SESSION:
3
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving medications
related to Rehabilitation
 Native Herbal
Medications
 Foreign Herbal
Medications
 Commercial Herbal
Preparations
 Other drug used for
rehabilitation
Objective
After 3 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will be
able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medication related to
rehabilitation
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
that is related to
rehabilitation
3. Explain the mechanism of
action of drugs related to
rehabilitation
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs related to
rehabilitation
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
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Teaching Activities
Class discussion
Group work
One Question
Exercise
Drug Literature
gathering
(assignment)
Herbal Pamphlet
drafting
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Outcome Measure
Pen and paper test
Group presentation
of a case
Oral recitation
Short essay writing
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[PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE] Puson and Ugdoracion
UNIT XIII – Nursing Care for Patients receiving Medications in Life Threatening Situations
DATE OF CLASS:
Week 18 (March 11 -12, 2010) Week 17 (March 2 – 3, 2010)
SESSION:
3
hours
COMPETENCY:
Demonstrates knowledge, provides sound decision making, administers medication or therapeutics using the nursing process and
maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care and a safe environment.
Elements
Nursing Care for Patients
receiving medications in
Life Threatening Situations
 Emergency Drugs
 Agents used to treat
poisoning
 Agents used in dug
related toxicity
 Antidotes
Objective
After 3 hours of lecture and
discussion the students will
be able to:
1. Discuss the overview of
medications in Life
threatening Situations
2. Describe the absorption,
distribution, metabolism
and excretion of drugs
in Life threatening
Situations
3. Explain the mechanism
of action of drugs in Life
threatening Situations
4. Identify common drug
interactions.
5. Familiarize general sideeffects of the
medications.
6. Apply the concept of
nursing process in the
care of clients receiving
drugs in Life threatening
Situations
Learning Outcome
 Strategic
Knowledge
 Attitude
Teaching Activities
 Class Discussion
 Drug Classification
Exercise
 Home task
Outcome Measure
 Pen and paper
exam
 Group presentation
 Answer multiple
choice question
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