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NURS2001: Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1
2024 unit information
In this unit of study students will develop an understanding of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles including the relationship between molecular structure and drug activity, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination in the body. The relationship between kinetics and dynamic characteristics and drug use will also be explored. Students will start to examine the therapeutic use of medications in nursing practice for the treatment and comprehensive care of patients with common conditions. In tutorial and workshop sessions, students will be provided with an opportunity to apply the underlying principles of pharmacology to their nursing practice by learning to: - Search and use evidence-based drug information sources for relevant therapeutic information; - Apply and integrate evidence-based pharmacological information to simple case studies to optimise quality use of medicine and - Explore the clinical governance, legal, ethical and professional requirements associated with the quality use of medicines in nursing practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | NURS2001 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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36 credit points of 1000 level units including NURS1001 and NURS1005 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of drug targets and drug actions at the molecular level and the relationship between molecular structure and drug activity
- LO2. describe the mechanism of action of some common therapeutic drugs, and consider their associated risks and benefits
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of how drugs are metabolised and the factors affecting their deposition in the body
- LO4. find and critically evaluate evidence-based drug information with respect to safety and quality, and relevance for informing decision making in nursing practice
- LO5. identify where adjustments in dosage and management would be necessary due to age or organ failure
- LO6. apply and integrate evidence-based pharmacotherapy knowledge to case studies involving patients with different pathologies in ways which optimise quality use of medicines
- LO7. describe the clinical governance, legal, ethical and professional requirements associated with quality use of medicine as part of nursing practice in comprehensive care
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