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Basics of PharmacotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IN00BD03

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Leena Koponen
  • Ernest Aluoch

Learning objectives

Ater competing the course, student
- knows the, medication, indication, contraindication, mechanism of action, the most general adverse reactions and interactions in the treatment of the most common diseases.
- can, under supervision, administer medication and fluids by using different routes of administration
- understands the nurse’s role in safe administration of medication
- deepens his or her expertise in patient education concerning medication
- can document medical treatment

Content

Medical treatment of the most common diseases (cardiovascular diseases, respiratory and digestive system diseases, mental disorders and insomnia, cancer, neurological diseases, diabetes, thyroid diseases, eye, ear and skin diseases). Microbial and allergy medicines, analgesics and antipyretics. Electrolyte balance, fluid balance and acid-base balance and their disorders. Parenteral nutrition. Subcutaneous cannula, insulin and PCA pumps, Central venous cathether.

Qualifications

Basics of Pharmacological Treatment, Medical Nursing.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 08.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Okko Tervo
  • Riikka Jehkinen
  • Jukka Aho
  • Ernest Aluoch
  • Anna-Maria Saarela
Student groups
  • IN23SP
    Nursing

Teaching methods

Participation in lectures, small group patient case assignments (4), independent online quizzes (4), independent learning activities, skill labs (8h) & Moodle exam.

Obligatory assignments to complete the course:
Small group patient case assignments (1-4)’ (Deadline is one day before the group assignment seminar)
Independent online Quizzes (1-4)
Independent assignments
Independent learning activities
Skill labs 2x4 hours
Exam in Moodle

Student workload

Working hours required for this study module:
135h / 5 credits
Lectures = 24h
Patient cases = 8h
Theory Exam = 2h
Skill Labs = 8h
Independent studies = 93h

Qualifications

Basics of Pharmacological Treatment, Medical Nursing.

Materials

- ADAMS, Michael, HOLLAND, Norman& URBAN, Carol. (2016). Pharmacology for Nurses. A Pathophysiologic Approach. Fifth Edition. Pearson.
- Additional material to be announced at the beginning of the course.

Further information

Prerequisites:
Basics of Pharmacological Treatment, Medical Nursing.