Pharmacology- II B.SC Nursing 4th Semester

Unit

Learning Outcomes

Content

Time

(Hrs)

I

Describe drugs used in

disorders of ear, nose,

throat and eye and

nurses‘

responsibilities

Drugs Used in Disorders of Ear, Nose, Throat & Eye

·         Antihistamines

·         Topical applications for eye (Chloramphenicol, Gentamycin eye drops), ear (Soda glycerin, boric spirit ear drops), nose and buccal cavitychlorhexidine mouthwash

·         Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity and role of nurse

4 (T)

II

Describe drugs acting on urinary system & nurse‘s

responsibilities

Drugs Used on Urinary System

·         Pharmacology of commonly used drugs

o    Renin angiotensin system

o    Diuretics and antidiuretics

o    Drugs toxic to kidney

o    Urinary antiseptics

o    Treatment of UTI – acidifiers and alkalinizers

·         Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, Drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects toxicity and role of nurse

4 (T)

III

Describe drugs used

on nervous system & nurse‘s responsibilities

Drugs Acting on Nervous System

·         Basis & applied pharmacology of commonly used drugs

·         Analgesics and anaesthetics

o    Analgesics: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs

o    Antipyretics

o    Opioids & other central analgesics

ü  General (techniques of GA, pre anesthetic medication) & local anesthetics

ü  Gases: oxygen, nitrous, oxide, carbon-dioxide & others

·         Hypnotics and sedatives

·         Skeletal muscle relaxants

·         Antipsychotics

o    Mood stabilizers

·         Antidepressants

·         Antianxiety Drugs

·         Anticonvulsants

·         Drugs for neurodegenerative disorders & miscellaneous drugs

·         Stimulants, ethyl alcohol and treatment of methyl alcohol poisoning

·         Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects toxicity and role of nurse

10 (T)

IV

Describe drugs used

for hormonal disorder

& supplementation,

contraception &

medical termination of

pregnancy & nurse‘s

responsibilities

Drugs Used for Hormonal Disorders and Supplementation, Contraception and Medical Termination of Pregnancy

·         Estrogens and progesterones

o    Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy

·         Vaginal contraceptives

·         Drugs for infertility and medical termination of pregnancy

o    Uterine stimulants and relaxants

·         Composition, actions dosage route indications contraindications, drugs interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity and role of nurse

5 (T)

V

Develop

understanding about

important drugs used

for women before,

during and after

labour

Drugs Used for Pregnant Women during Antenatal, Labour and Postnatal Period

·         Tetanus prophylaxis

·         Iron and Vit K1 supplementation

·         Oxytocin, Misoprostol

·         Ergometrine

·         Methyl prostaglandin F2-alpha

·         Magnesium sulphate

·         Calcium gluconate

3 (T)

VI

Describe drugs used in

deaddiction,

emergency, poisoning,

vitamins & minerals

supplementation,

drugs used for

immunization &

immune-suppression

& nurse‘s

responsibilities

Miscellaneous

·         Drugs used for deaddiction

·         Drugs used in CPR and emergencyadrenaline, Chlorpheniramine, hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone

·         IV fluids & electrolytes replacement

·         Common poisons, drugs used for treatment of poisoning

o    Activated charcoal

o    Ipecac

o    Antidotes,

o    Anti-snake venom (ASV)

·         Vitamins and minerals supplementation

·         Vaccines & sera (Universal immunization program schedules)

·         Anticancer drugs: Chemotherapeutic drugs commonly used

·         Immuno-suppressants and Immunostimulants

10 (T)

VII

Demonstrate

awareness of common

drugs used in

alternative system of

medicine

Introduction to Drugs Used in Alternative Systems of Medicine

·         Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Siddha etc.

·         Drugs used for common ailments

4 (T)

VIII

Demonstrate

understanding about

fundamental

principles of

prescribing

Fundamental Principles of Prescribing

·         Prescriptive role of nurse practitioners: Introduction

·         Legal and ethical issues related to prescribing

·         Principles of prescribing

·         Steps of prescribing

·         Prescribing competencies

20 (T)