PNUR 111 Pharmacology II builds on Pharmacology I to increase learners’ understanding of pharmacotherapeutics prescribed for illnesses that clients experience across the lifespan. Topics include drug classifications and links with common diseases/illnesses based on a body system approach and drug resistance.
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Course Concepts
Course outcomes will be met through examination and exploration of the following:
• Drug classifications according to body systems:
o Endocrine system.
o Nervous system (includes effect on cognition and mental health).
o Cardiovascular system.
o Respiratory system.
o Gastrointestinal system (not including medications used to treat constipation).
o Genitourinary system.
o Musculoskeletal system.
o Sensory system.
• Miscellaneous drug classifications (antineoplastics).
• Antimicrobial agents.
• Drug resistance.
• Interactions of complementary and alternative healing remedies with prescription medications.
Prerequisites: PNUR 106 with a CRG and PNUR 106 with a CRG and PNUR 114, PNUR 100, PNUR 101, PNUR 102, PNUR 103, and PNUR 105 all with a minimum of 70%, and PNUR 104 with a minimum of 80%.
Corequisite: PNUR 107, PNUR 108, PNUR 109, PNUR 110, PNUR 112
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 10 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe medication classifications, actions, interactions and nursing implications relative to body systems, including endocrine, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems, and miscellaneous drug classification
- Relate drug interactions, polypharmacy and food/drug effects to medication used by clients across the lifespan, particularly the older adult
- Describe the effects, uses and indications for antimicrobials, as well as the relationship with drug resistance
- Relate theoretical understanding of narcotic side effects, indications for use and legal responsibilities
- Describe the potential interaction of complementary, Indigenous and herbal preparations with prescription medications
- Demonstrate competency with mathematical drug calculations
- Consider the roles of other health care providers in determining one’s own professional and interprofessional roles related to complementary and prescription medication ordering, processing, dispensing, administration and monitoring
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.