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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA NUR 1141C: FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 1: AGENDA AND CLASS GUIDELINES Unit Leader: _______________________________________________________printed name/signature CLASS AGENDA Class Duration: 3.5 h Learning Segment #1 (1200‐1310; 1630‐1740) Estimated time: 70 minutes Introduction to Course 30 minutes  Course Faculty Introductions  Cooperative Learning Theory  Explanation of Team Roles and Responsibilities  Class Questions and Answers Team Preconference 10 minutes  Review of Week’s Topic Objectives  Role Assignment and Attendance  Cooperative Class Preparation/Homework Check Learning Activity Topic 1: Introduction of Patient Care Team Members 20 minutes Break 10 minutes Learning Segment #2 (1310‐1420; 1740‐1850) Estimated time: 70 minutes Learning Activity Topic 2: Exploring Basic Pharmacology Knowledge 30 minutes  Patient Care Team Problem Solving 30 minutes (5 min each)  Patient Care Team Reports Break 10 minutes Learning Segment #3 (1420‐1530; 1850‐2000) Estimated time: 70 minutes Learning Activities Topic 3 25 minutes  3c: Identifying Units of Measurement and Computing Necessary Conversions  3d: Selecting and Using Most Appropriate Medication Equipment  3e: Deciphering Medication Labels 20 minutes  Syringe Relay Debrief 20 minutes Team Post‐conference 5 minutes Week 1: Topic Objectives Topic 1: Introduction to Drug Therapy  Appreciate the significance of medication administration in the delivery of nursing care  Establish a spirit of teamwork among work group members Topic 2: Drug Development, Marketing, and Regulation  Recognize own level of basic understanding of pharmacology  Explain the process of drug development, marketing, and regulation  Take note of important drug information and share with colleagues Term2131
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Topic 3c: Systems of Measurement  Name basic units of metric system for weight volume and length.  Explain values of common metric prefixes used in health care.  Distinguish metric system units from apothecary and household units.  Recognize miscellaneous drug measurements.  Recall abbreviations for common units of measurement.  Match common units of measurement to equivalents units within the same and between different systems of measurement referring to supplied resource.  Translate common units of measurement from apothecary and household systems to equivalent metric system units referring to supplied resource.  Convert temperature measurements between Celsius and Fahrenheit using supplied formula.  Identify time of day according to 24‐hr clock. Topic 3d: Medication Equipment  Describe various calibrated equipment used to measure medication volumes.  Compare markings on 1mL, 3mL, 5mL, 10mL, 20mL and 60mL syringes.  Distinguish standard syringes from insulin syringes.  Select appropriate equipment to administer computed quantity of dosage.  Locate accurate measurement on equipment that equates to computed dosage volume. Topic 3e: Medication Labels  Distinguishes between brand and generic names.  Selects right drug for ordered medication when both brand and generic names are listed on label.  Identifies the dosage concentration of a tablet, capsule, oral liquid or topical medication.  Recognizes if a drug has expired. LEARNING ACTIVITY GUIDELINES Team Preconference 1) Unit leader reviews with entire unit a) Week’s topic objectives b) Assigned roles for each team 2) Team Recorders (share folder) a) Take attendance for their team b) Marks completion of homework assignments 3) Team Timekeeper a) Notes time according to agenda. Learning Activity Topic 1: Introduction of Patient Care Team Members 1. In each small team, member should introduce themselves and share something personal about themselves. If someone prefers to be called by another name than is on the roster, have them PRINT the preferred name next to their name on the list on the cover of the folder. 2. Review the written goal matching and ranking assignment allowing members to share some of their personal goals for the semester as they chose. 3. After introductions are complete, the patient care team reporter will introduce the small team members to the other members of the team unit, sharing just a little something interesting about each person. Term2131
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Learning Activity Topic 2: Exploring Basic Pharmacology Knowledge 1. Complete the specific problem solving activities assigned to your team which is provided in the team folder. Two problems are assigned from the following list  Properties of an Ideal Drug  Landmark Drug Legislation  Drug Development  Randomized Controlled Trial  Drug Names  Over‐the‐Counter (OTC) drugs 2. Patient care team reporters will summarize findings and present a concise report to the class. Learning Activities Topic 3: In small patient care teams, work together to complete team problem solving worksheets to be distributed during class.  3c: Identifying Units of Measurement and Computing Necessary Conversions  3d: Selecting and Using Most Appropriate Medication Equipment  3e: Deciphering Medication Labels Syringe Relay Spread out all of the syringes at the end of the table. Have someone fill the emesis basin with water. Be careful it does not spill near anyone’s laptop. Post‐conference 1. Unit Leader  Reviews topics and team assignments for the next week.  Asks group if there are any questions or problems that need to be addressed by instructors 2. Recorder  Solicits feedback from group and fills out weekly evaluation form.  Makes sure all is documented for the week. Collects any work generated and places neatly in team folder. (3‐hole punch available at front of room) 3. Unit Leader  Adjourns Team Meeting Term2131
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