NURSING PHARMACOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR MIDTERMS

MARCH 21, 2017 (TUESDAY)

ASSIGNMENT: 1 WHOLE SHEET OF PAD PAPER HADNWRITTEN
1. Identify 5 cells/structures of the body that form part of the non-specific
immune system and give their functions.
2. Below are the types of Antibodies/Immunoglobulin, identify the functions
of each type of immunoglobulin.
a. IgG
b. IgM
c. IgA
d. IgE
e. IgD
3. Identify the types of cytokines and give their functions
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
- Nonspecific Body Defenses and Immune Responses
- Humoral Immunity and Antibodies
- Cell mediated Immunity and Cytokines
- Nursing Process

A. IMMUNE SYSTEM MODULATORS

1. Vaccines (DPT, HepB, OPV, ATS, TT, Vit K, Measles)
2. Immunostimulants
3. Immunosuppresants

CONCEPT ON INFLAMMATION
- Function of Inflammation
- Role of Histamine in Inflammation
- Histamine Receptors
- Nursing Process

MARCH 27, 2017, (MONDAY)

Post-Quiz on March 21 Topic before starting class
Submit Drug Study on: Dexamethasone; aspirin; paracetamol; Ibuprofen
B. ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
2. Systemic Glucocorticoids
3. Antipyretics
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic actions and indication
- Pharmacokinetics
- Contraindications and Cautions
- Adverse Effects
- Clinically important drug-drug interaction
 - Nursing Process
- Patient Teaching List

MARCH 28 & APRIL 3, 2017 (TUESDAY)

Submit Drug Study on March 28: Amoxicillin; Streptomycin; Ciprofloxacin;
Rifampicin; Isoniazid; ethambutol; Pyrazinamide
C. ANTIINFECTIVE AGENTS
1. Pathogenenicity and Virulence
2. Description and Classification of Bacteria
3. Antiinfective Drugs
4. Acquired Resistance
5. Selection of effective antibiotics
6. Host Factors
7. Antibacterial Agents
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Tetracyclines
- Macrolides
- Aminoglycosides
- Fluoroquinolones
- Sulfonamides
- Antituberculosis Agents

APRIL 4, 2017 (DEMONSTRATION ON HERBAL PLANT PREPARATION)

MARCH
D. ANTIVIRAL AGENTS
1. Characteristics of Viruses
2. HIV/AIDS
3. General Principles of HIV Pharmacotherapy
4. Classification of Drugs for HIV/ AIDS
- Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Protease Inhibitors
5. Pharmacotherapy
a. Herpes Virus Infections
b. Influenza
c. Viral Hepatitis

E. ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
1. Characteristics of Fungi
2. Classifications of Mycoses
3. Mechanism of Action
4. Nursing Process
5. Antifungal Agents
 - Systemic
- Superficial

F. ANTIPROTOZOAL AGENTS
a. Malarial Drugs
b. Nonmalarial Drugs

G. ANTIHELMINTIC DRUGS

H. ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS
1. Characteristic of Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Growth
2. Causes of Cancer
3. Treatment of Cancer
4. Growth Fraction and Success of Chemotherapy
5. Special Pharmacotherapy Protocols and Strategies for Cancer
Chemotherapy
6. Toxicity of Antineoplastic Agents
7. Classification of Antineoplastic Agents

CONCEPT ON METABOLIM FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN

NUTRITION AND METABOLIC PATTERN

1. Overview
a. GI System
b. Acid Production by the stomach
c. Peptic Ulcer Disease
2. Drug Therapy
a. Antiulcer Drugs
b. Laxatives
c. Antispasmodics
d. Antiemetics

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND HOMEOSTASIS

a. Drugs acting on the Endocrine System
- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents
- Hypothalamic Releasing Agents
- Anterior Pituitary Hormones

b. Drug Therapy
- Growth Hormone
- Growth Hormone Antagonist
- Posterior Pituitary Hormones
 - Adrenocortical Agents
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones
- Antidiabetic Agents
a. Glucose regulation
b. Diabetes Mellitus
c. Drug Therapy
- Insulin
- Oral Antidiabetic Agents

CONCEPT OF FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN

ELIMINATION PATTERN
1. Overview of the Renal System
a. Renal absorption and Secretion
b. Fluid and Elctrolyte Balance
c. Renal Failure
2. Drug Acting on the Renal System
a. Diuretics
b. Urinary Tract Agents
c. Parenteral Fluids and Electrolytes