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NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
HARRISON ARKANSAS
NURS 2021 Pharmacology II
FALL 2016
Course Number & Title: NURS 2021 Pharmacology II
Course Instructors: Jacquline Cheek, MSN, RN
Office number: M175
Office phone: (870) 391-3235; Cell: (870) 405-0881
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm (Clinical at Cox Branson)
Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (May be in class)
Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (By appointment only)
Kim McGowan, MSN, RN
Office number: M177
Office phone: (870) 391-3169; Cell: (870) 416-9821
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Clinical at NARMC)
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (By appointment only)
Course description: NURS 2021 Pharmacology II (1) 1L
Pharmacology II is a 16 week course that is a continuation of NURS 1011, NURS 2167, and
Pharmacology I. Emphasis is placed on generic names, therapeutic actions, indications/uses, side
effects, adverse reactions, and nursing implications of medication administration. Safety, clinical
reasoning, and patient teaching concepts are stressed to reduce preventable errors and promote
positive patient outcomes. Co-requisite: NURS 2104 or NURS 2178
Credit and Time allotment: One Semester Credit Hour
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One hour lecture weekly or equivalent online
Prep time prior to class
Course time and location: Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm in A104 and online; see calendar for dates
Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 1114 Medical Surgical Nursing I
NURS 2104 Medical Surgical Nursing II
NURS 2159 Nursing Process I (Bridge)
NURS 2178 Nursing Process II (Bridge)
Course requirements: Students are expected to take exams as scheduled. Grades ≥ 79% must
be maintained for program progression as outlined in the North Arkansas College Registered
Nursing Program Handbook. Nursing students will be expected to progress through the basic
comprehension and collection of pharmacologic information into the analysis of application of
use and response of varied cohort populations. Students are expected to see the instructor after
each exam. Preparation for class is mandatory. Pop quizzes and individual/group participation in
content presentation is to be expected. Maxi Learn Cards are due at beginning of class, day of
exam, and if not completed you will be required to complete them prior to attending class.
Withdrawal from the course is the responsibility of the student: The North Arkansas
College Catalog informs students of deadlines and that you are responsible for officially
withdrawing from the course you are no longer attending. Failure to do so will result in an F on
your transcript. Your instructors will not withdraw you from the course.
Grading/Attendance: Grading, attendance, and examination policies for this course and all
nursing courses are found in North Arkansas College Registered Nursing Program Handbook.
Grading scale: A 90.5 to 100
B 83.5 to 90.49
C 78.5 to 83.49
D 69.5 to 78.49
F 0 to 69.49
5 Unit exams =70%
Comprehensive Final Exam = 20%
Homework-Quizzes = 10%
Make-Up Exams:
1. All exams should be taken at the scheduled time.
2. The students MUST personally notify the instructor prior to the exam if the student is
unable to take the exam at the scheduled time. A missed examination is considered a
class absence.
3. Arrangements must be made by the student as soon as possible.
4. Students may make-up ONE test only per semester at the instructor's discretion.
5. Missed exams must be taken within 3 days from the original exam date.
6. Failure to comply with the stated requirements omits the privilege of taking a make-up
test and a zero will be given for the test not taken.
7. An alternative exam may be administered.
Required Texts:
 Ignatavivius, M. & Workman, L. (2013). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered
Collaborative Care (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Saunders.
 Kee, J., Hayes, E., & McCuistion, L. (2012). Pharmacology: A nursing process
approach, (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Saunders.
 ATI text: RN Pharmacology for Nursing (6th ed.).
 MAXI-LEARN learning system notebook (2013).
Suggested Text: Current Drug Book
Teaching-Learning Activities
Discussion
Videos
Lecture
Simulation (integrated into Nursing Process III)
Clinical Practicum Application
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings. Tardiness will not be tolerated.
A pattern of tardiness will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the instructor. Students
that miss excessively will be counseled with regard to likelihood of class failure. Excessive
absences are defined as 15% or more of class time (see the North Arkansas College Catalog.)
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Discuss drug administration as a component of safe, effective nursing care; utilizing the
nursing process. (Professional Identity, Nursing Judgment) Measured by exam and
simulation/clinical application.
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse regarding drug administration.
(Professional Identity, Nursing Judgement) Measured by exam, clinical practice application,
and class discussion.
3. Explain and demonstrate the 6 rights of medication administration in both classroom
assessment and clinical practice. (Professional Identity, Nursing Judgment) Measured by
exam and clinical/lab application.
4. Apply critical reasoning/thinking in simulated situations concerning administration of
medications to various populations. (Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Spirit of
Inquiry) Measured by exam and class discussion.
5. Plan nursing interventions necessary to the administration of medications and the teaching
strategies necessary to gain client compliance. (Professional Identity, Human Flourishing)
Measured by exam.
6. Explain the pharmacologic classification of drugs, their mechanism of action, common side
effects, potential for adverse reactions, contraindications, and other nursing considerations and
interventions. (Professional Identity, Nursing Judgment) Measured by exam and class
discussion.
7. Recognize cultural considerations relating to compliance and administration of medications.
(Professional Identity, Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Spirit of Inquiry) Measured
by exam and class discussion.
North Arkansas College General Learning Outcomes: The learning outcomes of general
education will be common to all students regardless of major. When students have completed the
general education component of their studies, they should be able to:
1. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills across disciplines.
2. Apply life skills in areas such as teamwork, interpersonal relationships, ethics, and
study habits.
3. Communicate clearly in written or oral formats.
4. Use technology appropriate for learning.
5. Discuss issues of a diverse global society.
6. Demonstrate math and/or statistical skills.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic fraud and dishonesty are defined as follows:
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or
study aids in any academic exercise.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Test tampering: Intentionally gaining access to restricted test booklets, banks, questions, or
answers before a test is given; or tampering with questions or answers after a test
is taken.
Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words and ideas of another as one's
own in any academic exercise.
Academic dishonesty will not be permitted. It shall be at the instructor's discretion to fail the
student for that assignment, remove the student from the class, reduce the student's grade, or
petition to have the student suspended from the college.
ADA Statement: North Arkansas College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need
special accommodations should make their requests in the following way: (1) talk to the
instructor after class or during office hours about their disability or special need related to
classroom work; and/or (2) contact Special Services in Room M154H and ask to speak to Kim
Brecklein.
Student Responsibilities: As a student at North Arkansas College, you share the responsibility
for your success. The only way you can benefit from the many opportunities offered to you by
the college is by doing your part.
As a student, you are responsible to:
1. Read the college catalog and all materials you receive during registration. These materials
tell you what the college expects from you.
2. Read the syllabus for each class. The syllabus tells you what the instructor expects from
you.
3. Attend all class meetings. Something important to learning happens during every class
period. If you must miss a class meeting, talk to the instructor in advance about what you
should do.
4. Be on time. If you come in after class has started, you disrupt the entire class.
5. Never interrupt another class to talk to the instructor or a student in that class.
6. Be prepared for class. Complete reading assignments and other homework before class so
that you can understand the lecture and participate in discussion. Always have pen/pencil,
paper, and other specific tools for class.
7. Learn to take good notes. Write down ideas rather than word-for-word statements by the
instructor.
8. Allow time to use all the resources available to you at the college. Visit your instructor
during office hours for help with material or assignments you do not understand; use the
library; use the tapes, computers, and other resources in the Learning Assistance Center.
9. Treat others with respect. Part of the college experience is being exposed to people with
ideas, values, and backgrounds different from yours. Listen to others and evaluate ideas on
their own merit.
General Policies: All general policies in the North Arkansas College Registered Nursing
Program Handbook and the North Arkansas College Student Handbook are adhered to in this
course.
Changes: Changes to the syllabus will be announced on portal.
Discussion Board Rubric
1. All discussion board original posts will be due on Wednesday by 11:55 pm. All replies to
classmates will be due the following Sunday by 11:55 pm. This allows ample time for responses
to original posts.
2. At least one of your post, whether it is original or a reply, must have a peer reviewed journal
article cited in APA format to support your statement. This will help you to use evidence based
research to mold your practice.
3. Use on line netiquette! Be nice and kind to your course mates. Using all capital letters for
instance, means that you are yelling! Avoid short phrases; use scholarly words that sound
professional. All post must be at least 100 words.
The following points are what is looked for in your original postings to the Discussion Board and
your replies to others postings (Total of 10 points for each Discussion Board assignment).
Original Posting (7 points)
1. Mentions at least 2 specific points from the article or reading. (1 point)
2. Relation of new information to old information learned in the course to date. (1 point)
3. Has at least one APA cited journal that supports the discussion and no errors in grammar. (1
point)
4. Discussion at a critical level that relates to practice, not just recitation of facts from the
article. (3 points)
5. Length of posting is at least 100 words. (1 point)
Reply to Other’s Postings (3 points)
1. Reply with specific details to your peers and support your discussion with details that relate
to practice.
2. Length should be at least 100 words.
3. Replied to at least two course mates.
Monday
August 15
Tuesday
August 16
Wednesday
August 17
Original
Nutritional Support
post due by 11:55 pm
August 22
August 29
August 23
August 30
August 24
Thursday
August 18
Unit 1
Chapter 17, 47 & 48
ONLINE
August 25
Original
Unit 1 cont.
Drugs for GI Tract,
including ulcers,
post due by 11:55 pm
ONLINE
August 31
Friday
August 19
September 1
August 26
September 2
EXAM 1
Room A104 1:30-2:30
September 5
September 6
September 7
Original
Drugs for Urinary Tract
post due by 11:55 pm
Labor Day
September 12
September 13
September 14
September 8
September 9
Unit 2
Chapters 34, 51 & 52
ONLINE
September 15
Original
Unit 2 cont.
Endocrine Drugs,
including Diabetes,
post due by 11:55 pm
ONLINE
September 16
Monday
September 19
Tuesday
September 20
Wednesday
September 21
Thursday
September 22
Friday
September 23
EXAM 2
Room A104 1:30-2:30
September 26
September 27
September 28
Original
Drugs for HIV, AIDS,
& Cancer
post due by 11:55 pm
October 3
October 4
October 5
September 29
September 30
Unit 3
Chapters 35, 37, 38, & 39
ONLINE
October 6
October 7
Original
Therapies to Treat
Cancer & Biologic
Response Modifiers
post due by 11:55 pm
October 10
October 11
October 12
Unit 3 cont.
ONLINE
October 13
October 14
EXAM 3
Room A104 1:30-2:30
October 17
October 18
October 19
Original
Vaccines
post due by 11:55 pm
October 20
Unit 4
Chapter 36, 49, & 50
ONLINE
October 21
Monday
October 24
Tuesday
October 25
Wednesday
October 26
Original
Drugs for Eye, Ear, &
Dermatological disorders
post due by 11:55 pm
October 31
November 1
November 2
Thursday
October 27
Friday
October 28
Unit 4 cont.
ONLINE
November 3
November 4
EXAM 4
HAPPY
HALLOWEEN!!!
November 7
Room A104 1:30-2:30
November 8
November 9
Original
Drugs discussed in
Chapters 32 & 33
post due by 11:55 pm
November 14
November 15
November 16
Original
Drugs discussed in
Chapters 56 & 57
post due by 11:55 pm
November 21
November 22
November 23
November 10
Unit 5
Chapters 32, 33, 56, 57,
& 58
ONLINE
November 17
November 18
Unit 5 cont.
ONLINE
November 24
Original
Drugs for Disorders in
Women's Health,
Infertility, & STIs
post due by 11:55 pm
November 11
Thanksgiving-No
School
November 25
Monday
November 28
Tuesday
November 29
Wednesday
November 30
Thursday
December 1
Friday
December 2
EXAM 5
Room A104 1:30-2:30
December 5
December 6
December 7
December 8
December 9
ATI Comprehensive
PINNING
Room A104 1:30-2:30
December 12
December 13
December 14
December 15
December 16
December 19
December 20
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 26
December 27
December 28
December 29
December 30
Pharmacology II-2021
Unit I: Nutritional Support, Drugs for Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders, Antiulcer Drugs
Outcomes
1. Explain the differences between enteral
nutrition and parenteral nutrition.
2. Describe the routes for enteral feedings.
3. Discuss examples of enteral solutions,
and explain the differences.
4. Explain the advantages and differences
of the methods used to deliver enteral
nutrition.
5. Describe the complications that may
occur with use of enteral nutrition and
parenteral nutrition.
6. Discuss the nursing interventions for
patients receiving enteral nutrition and
parenteral nutrition.
7. Compare the pharmacologic treatment
of vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
8. Differentiate the actions and side
effects of antiemetics, emetics,
antidiarrheals, and laxatives.
Content
I. Nutritional Support
A. Enteral Nutrition
B. Parenteral Nutrition
C. Transitional Feeding: Parenteral to
Enteral
Learner Activities
READ: Kee/Hayes/McCuistion
Chapter 17: Nutritional Support
Chapter 47: Drugs for Gastrointestinal
Tract Disorders
Chapter 48: Antiulcer Drugs
II. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Tract
Disorders
A. Vomiting
B. Emetics
C. Diarrhea
D. Constipation
ATI: Nutrition For Nursing
Chapter 9: Enteral Nutrition
Chapter 10: Total Parenteral Nutrition
III. Antiulcer Drugs
A. Predisposing Factors in Peptic
B. Nonpharmacologic Measures For
Managing Peptic Ulcer and
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
C. Antiulcer Drugs
D. Prostaglandin Analogue Antiulcer
Drug
ATI: RN Pharmacology For Nursing
Chapter 28: Peptic Ulcer Disease
Chapter 29: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Parenteral Nutrition: indications, risks,
and nursing care
Fletcher, Jane; Nursing Standard, 7/17/2013
VIEW: YouTube video: Pharmacology of the
Gastrointestinal Tract-Drugs that inhibit acid
reflux & aid mucosal protection
TheSalmonellaPlace
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
Exam for Respiratory and Gastrointestinal
Drugs
NCLEX EXAM
9. Apply the nursing process for the
patient taking antiemetics, antidiarrheals,
and laxatives.
10. Differentiate contraindications to the
use of antiemetics, emetics, antidiarrheals,
and laxatives.
11. Explain the predisposing factors for
peptic ulcers.
12. Differentiate between peptic ulcer,
gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
13. Compare the actions of seven groups
of antiulcer drugs used in the treatment of
peptic ulcer: tranquilizers,
anticholinergics, antacids, histamine₂
blockers, proton pump inhibitors, pepsin
inhibitor, and prostaglandin analogue.
14. Plan patient teaching for the following
drug groups: anticholinergics, antacids,
and histamine₂ blockers.
15. Differentiate between the side effects
of anticholinergics and systemic and
nonsystemic antacids.
16 Apply the nursing process, including
teaching, to antiulcer drugs.
Maxi Learn: Dronabinol
Metoclopramide
Ondansetron
Ranitidine
Sucralfate
EXAM
Pharmacology II-2021
Unit II: Drugs for Urinary Tract Disorders, Endocrine Drugs, Anti-diabetics
Outcomes
1. Compare the groups of drugs that are
urinary antiseptics and antiinfectives.
2. Describe the side effects and adverse
reactions to urinary antiseptics and
antiinfectives.
3. Differentiate the uses for a urinary
analgesic, a urinary stimulant, and urinary
antispasmodic.
4. Apply the nursing process, including
teaching, to nursing care of the patient
receiving urinary antiseptic/antiinfective
drugs.
5. Compare the hormones secreted from
the adenohypophysis and the
neurohypophysis.
6. Differentiate the actions and uses of the
pituitary hormones: thyroxine (T₄),
triiodothyronine (T₃), parathyroid
hormone (PTH), and glucocorticoids.
7. Differentiate the side effects of
thyroxine (T₄) and triiodothyronine (T₃).
Content
I. Drugs for Urinary Tract Disorders
A. Urinary Antiseptics/Antiinfectives
and Antibiotics
B. Urinary Analgesics
C. Urinary Stimulants
D. Urinary Antispasmodics/
Antimuscarinics
Learner Activities
READ: Kee, Hayes, McCuistion
Chapter 34: Drugs for Urinary Tract
Disorders
Chapter 51: Endocrine Drugs: Pituitary,
Thyroid, Parathyroid, and
Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 52: Anti-diabetics
II. Endocrine Drugs: Pituitary, Thyroid,
Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
A. Pituitary Gland
a. Anterior Lobe
b. Posterior Lobe
B. Thyroid Gland
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Hyperthyroidism
C. Parathyroid Glands
a. Hypoparathyroidism
b. Calcitrol
c. Hyperparathyroidism
D. Adrenal Glands
a. Glucocorticoids
b. Mineralocorticoids
ATI: RN Pharmacology For Nursing
Chapter 39: Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 40: Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 46: Urinary Tract Infections
III. Antidiabetics
A. Diabetes Mellitus
READ: Urinary tract infection: diagnosis
and management for nurses
Naish W; Hallam M; Nursing Standard,
2/14/2007
VIEW: YouTube video: Endocrine drugs
Michael Hawkins
YouTube video: Pharmacology Hormonal
and Reproductive Drugs
Nursing Exam
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
Exam for Hormonal and Reproductive
Drugs
NCLEX EXAM
8. Apply the nursing process, including
patient teaching, of drug therapy related to
hormonal replacement or hormonal
inhibition for the pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, and adrenal glands.
9. Compare type 1 and type 2 diabetes
mellitus.
10. Describe the symptoms of diabetes
mellitus.
11. Differentiate symptoms of
hypoglycemic reaction and
hyperglycemia.
12. Compare onset, peak, and duration of
rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediateacting, and long-acting insulins.
13. Compare the action of oral
antidiabetic drugs and their side effects.
14. Differentiate between the action of
insulin, oral antidiabetic agents, and
glucagon.
15. Apply the nursing process to the
patient taking insulin and oral antidiabetic
agents.
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND: 2016
Arkansas Diabetes Symposium: Focus on
Prevention, Current Treatments, &
Comorbidities-September 17
Maxi Learn: Ciprofloxacin
Levothyroxine sodium
Metformin
Prednisone
Trimethoprim
EXAM
Pharmacology II-2021
Unit III: HIV and AIDS Related Drugs, Anti-Cancer Drugs, Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer, Biologic Response Modifiers
Outcomes
1. Describe the life cycle of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and relate
it to the actions of pharmacologic agents
used in the treatment of HIV disease.
2. Identify the risk factors for HIV
transmission.
3. Describe the six classifications of
antiretroviral therapy, and give examples
of medications in each group.
4. Explain specific issues of medication
adherence to antiretroviral agents.
5. Discuss the nurse's role in medication
management and issues of adherence.
6. Explain prophylactic treatment for
opportunistic infections.
7. Discuss the medical management for
preventing mother-to-child transmission
of HIV infection during pregnancy.
8. Discuss health care workers' exposure
risks, and relate the risk and type of
exposure to recommendations.
Content
I. HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
A. HIV Infection: Pathophysiology
B. HIV Life Cycle
C. HIV Transmission
D. Laboratory Testing
E. Classification
F. Treatment Goals
G. Indications for Antiretroviral
Therapy
H. Classes of Antiretroviral
Medications
I. Immune Reconstitution
Inflammatory Syndrome
J. Nurse's Role in Antiretroviral
Therapy
K. Opportunistic Infections
L. Antiretroviral Therapy in Pregnancy
M. Occupational Exposure to HIV and
Postexposure Prophylaxis
N. HIV Prevention Breakthroughs
II. Anticancer Drugs
A. Genetic, Infective, Environmental,
and Dietary Influences
B. Cell Cycle-Nonspecific and Cell
Cycle-Specific Anticancer Drugs
C. Cancer Chemotherapy
D. Alkylating Drugs
Learner Activities
READ: Kee, Hayes, McCuistion
Chapter 35: HIV and AIDS Related Drugs
Chapter 37: Anti-Cancer Drugs
Chapter 38: Targeted Therapies to Treat
Cancer
Chapter 39: Biologic Response Modifiers
ATI: RN Pharmacology For Nursing
Chapter 42: Chemotherapy Agents
Chapter 48: Viral Infections, HIV, and
AIDS
Pharmacological Considerations in
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected
Adults in the Intensive Care Unit
DeFreitas, Ashley A.; D¿Souza, TheresaLynda M.; Lazaro, Ginille J.; Windes, Emily
M.; Johnson, Melissa D.; Relf, Michael V.;
Critical Care Nurse, Apr2013
VIEW: YouTube video: Chemotherapeutic
agents
MedLecturesMadeEasy
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
for Anti-inflammatory and Antineoplastic
Drugs
NCLEX EXAM
9. Apply the nursing process, including
teaching, to the care of patients with HIV
infection.
10. Differentiate between cell cyclespecific and cell cycle-nonspecific
anticancer drugs.
E. Antimetabolites
F. Antitumor Antibiotics
G. Plant Alkaloids
H. Liposomal Chemotherapy
I. Hormonal Agents
J. Miscellaneous Chemotherapy
Agents
11. Prioritize appropriate nursing
interventions to use during the treatment
of patients receiving anticancer drugs.
III. Targeted Therapies to Cancer
A. Pathophysiology
B. Targeted Therapy Drugs
12. Compare the uses and considerations
for alkylating compounds,
antimetabolites, antitumor antibiotics,
hormones, and biotherapy agents.
IV. Biologic Response Modifiers
A. Interferons
B. Colony-Stimulating Factors
C. Interleukin-2
D. Keratinocyte Growth Factor
13. Compare the uses and considerations
for alkylating compounds,
antimetabolites, antitumor antibiotics,
hormones, and biotherapy agents.
14. Contrast the guidelines for
administering routine parenteral
medications with IV chemotherapy
preparation and administration.
15. Discuss ways the nurse can avoid
exposure to chemotherapeutic agents.
16. Apply patient-centered collaborative
care, including teaching, related to
anticancer drugs.
YouTube video: Pharmacology Antiinflammatory and Antineoplastic Drugs
Nursing Exam
Maxi Learn: Darunavir
5-FU
Interferon
Megace
Procrit
EXAM
17. Develop a focused teaching plan about
the uses and side effects of anticancer
drugs.
18. Compare the mechanisms of action of
targeted therapies for cancer with those of
standard chemotherapy drugs.
19. Distinguish among the different types
of targeted therapies for cancer treatment
with regard to indications, possible side
effects, and adverse effects, route of
administration, and nursing
responsibilities.
20. Incorporate the nursing process related
to the needs of patients receiving targeted
therapies for cancer.
21. Develop and evaluate a focused
teaching plan for
patients/family/caregivers about the use
and side effects of targeted therapy for
cancer.
22. Compare the mechanisms of action of
drugs classified as biologic response
modifiers with those of standard
chemotherapy drugs.
23. Distinguish among the different types
of biologic response modifiers with regard
to indications, common side effects and
adverse effects, route of administration,
and nursing responsibilities.
24. Discuss three common side effects of
interferons, colony-stimulating factors,
and interleukin-2.
25. Distinguish anaphylaxis reactions
from the anaphylactoid reactions caused
by the administration of monoclonal
antibody therapy.
26. Incorporate the nursing process related
to the needs of patients receiving biologic
response modifiers.
Pharmacology II-2021
Unit IV: Vaccines, Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders, Drugs for Dermatological Disorders
Outcomes
1. Compare and contrast active and
passive immunity.
Content
I. Vaccines
A. Active Immunity
B. Passive Immunity
2. Compare and contrast active natural
C. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
and active acquired immunity.
D. Childhood Immunizations
E. Adult Immunizations
3. Describe infectious diseases for which
F. Immunization Before International
vaccines are currently available.
Travel
G. Reporting of Diseases and Adverse
4. Outline the currently recommended
Reactions
childhood immunization schedule.
H. Varicella Vaccine
I. Newer Developments and the Future
5. Discuss vaccines routinely administered
of Vaccines
to adults.
II. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders
6. Discuss contraindications to the
A. Drugs for Disorders of the Eye
administration of recommended
B. Drugs for Disorders of the Ear
immunizations.
III. Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders
7. Explain the nursing interventions,
A. Acne Vulgaris
including teaching, related to the
B. Psoriasis
administration of vaccines.
C. Verruca Vulgaris (Warts)
D. Drug-Induced Dermatitis
8. Differentiate acne vulgaris, psoriasis,
E. Contact Dermatitis
drug-induced dermatitis, and contact
F. Impetigo
dermatitis.
G. Hair Loss and Baldness
H. Sunscreens
I. Burns and Burn Preparations
Learner Activities
READ: Kee, Hayes, McCuistion
Chapter 36: Vaccines
Chapter 49: Drugs for Eye and Ear
Disorders
Chapter 50: Drugs for Dermatological
Disorders
ATI: RN Pharmacology for Nursing
Chapter 14: Eye and Ear Disorders
Chapter 41: Immunizations
Maxi Learn: Varicella
Latanoprost
Scopolamine hydrobromide
Silver Sulfadiazine
Tetracycline
Recent changes to the routine childhood
immunization schedule
Ford, Karen; Practice Nursing, 2015
Skin care considerations in chronic oedema
Doherty D; British Journal of Community
Nursing, Apr2009
REVIEW: Recommended Immunization
Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18
Years-United States, 2016
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/
9. Describe nonpharmacologic measures
to treat mild acne vulgaris.
downloads/child/0-18yrs-pocket-pr.pdf
10. Describe at least three drugs that can
cause drug-induced dermatitis and their
characteristic symptoms.
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
exam for Anti-infective Drugs and
Topical Agents
NCLEX EXAM
11. Compare the topical antibacterial
agents used to prevent and treat burn
tissue infection.
YouTube video: Pharmacology Antiinfective Drugs and Topical Agents
Nursing Exam
12. Discuss the nursing process, including
teaching, related to commonly used drugs
for acne vulgaris, psoriasis, and burns.
Case Study
EXAM
Pharmacology II-2021
Unit V: Drugs for Women's Reproductive Health, Drugs for Men's Health and Reproductive Disorders, Drugs for Disorders
In Women's Health and Infertility, and Sexually Transmitted Infections, Antituberculars, Antifungals, Peptides, and
Metronidazole, Antivirals, Antimalarials, and Antihelmintics
Outcomes
Content
1. Recognize that successful contraception I. Drugs for Women's Reproductive
is essential to the health and well-being of
Health and Menopause
women.
A. Estrogen-Progestin Combination
Products
2. Describe methods of contraception
B. Progestin-Only Contraception
commonly prescribed, patient selection,
Products
mechanisms of action, and possible side
C. Other Methods of Contraception
effects.
D. Medical Abortion
E. Menopause
3. Identify specific nursing actions that
F. Pharmacologic and Complementary
will enhance successful contraception for
and Alternative Therapy for
women and their partners.
Perimenopausal and Menopausal
Symptoms
4. Describe the nursing process, including
teaching and risk-benefit-alternative
II. Drugs for Men's Health and
education associated with medications
Reproductive Disorders
used for contraception and family
A. Substances Related to Male
planning.
Reproductive Disorders
5. Provide information for
nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic
interventions for women experiencing
menopausal symptoms.
6. Differentiate between types of
medications used for osteoporosis.
III. Drugs for Disorders in Women's
Health, Infertility, and Sexually
Transmitted Infections
A. Medications Used to Treat
Disorders in Women's Health
B. Medications Used to Promote
Fertility
Learner Activities
READ: Kee, Hayes, McCuistion
Chapter 56: Drugs for Women's
Reproductive Health
Chapter 57: Drugs for Men's Health and
Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 58: Drugs for Disorders in
Women's Health and
Infertility, and Sexually
Transmitted Infections
Chapter 32: Antituberculars, Antifungals,
Peptides, and Metronidazole
Chapter 33: Antivirals, Antimalarials, and
Antihelmintics
ATI RN Pharmacology for Nursing
Chapter 31: Medications Affecting the
Reproductive System
Chapter 47: Mycobacterial, Fungal, and
Parasitic Infections
Reflection on care in recurrent sexually
transmitted co-infections
Zamora Paparello, Joel; Beyers, Carl; Por,
Jitna. British Journal of Nursing. 10/13/2011
7. Describe the nursing process, including
teaching and risk-benefit-alternative
education associated with medications
used for menopausal symptoms.
8. Describe the effects of gonadal
hormone supplementation on the
hypothalamic anterior pituitary feedback
loop.
9. Describe the role of testosterone
therapy in managing developmental
problems related to primary and
secondary male sex characteristics and in
spermatogenesis.
10. Differentiate common conditions in
which androgen therapy and antiandrogen
therapy are indicated.
11. Describe patients for whom androgen
therapy is particularly risky.
12. Assess patients for therapeutic and
adverse effects of androgen therapy.
C. Medications Used in the Treatment
Of Sexually Transmitted Infections
IV. Antituberculars, Antifungals,
Peptides, and Metronidazole
A. Tuberculosis
B. Antitubercular Drugs
C. Antifungal Drugs
D. Peptides
E. Metronidazole
V. Antivirals, Antimalarials, and
Anthelmintics
A. Viruses
B. Vaccines
C. Diagnostic Tests for Influenza
D. Antiviral Non-HIV Drugs
E. Antiviral HIV Drugs
F. Antimalarial Drugs
G. Anthelmintic Drugs
The Effect on the Knowledge Levels of
Nursing School Students of the
Educational Activities Undertaken for
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Yenal, Kerziban; Çeçe, Özlem. Sexuality &
Disability. Jun2013
REVIEW: YouTube video:
Pharmacology Hormonal and
Reproductive Drugs
Nursing Exam
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
for Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs
NCLEX EXAM
YouTube video: NCLEX Pharmacology
exam for Anti-infective Drugs and
Topical Agents
NCLEX EXAM
YouTube video: Pharmacology Antiinfective Drugs and Topical Agents
Nursing Exam
13. Categorize commonly prescribed
medications that can impair male sexual
function.
Maxi Learn: Acyclovir Sodium
Metronidazole
Monistat
Premarin
Testosterone
14. Explain the nursing process, including
patient teaching, related to drugs used to
treat male reproductive disorders.
EXAM
15. Explain the pathophysiology of
conditions in women's health,
pharmacologic therapies, and expected
outcomes of pharmacologic therapies.
16. Describe pharmacologic interventions
targeting common pathogens causing
vulvovaginal infections.
17. Understand pharmacologic
interventions used in the treatment of
infertility in the male and female patient
individually and as a couple attempting
pregnancy.
18. Describe the mechanism of action for
ovulatory stimulation therapy.
19. Identify drug therapies used for
common gynecologic conditions such as
dysfunctional uterine bleeding,
endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and
premenstrual syndrome.
20. Describe the pharmacologic
intervention for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) caused by bacterial
agents, viral agents, parasites, and other
pathogens.
21. Describe the nursing process,
including teaching, related to drugs used
in women's health, infertility, and the
treatment of STIs.
22. Compare the first-line and second-line
Antitubercular drugs, and give examples
of each.
23. Differentiate between the five groups
of antifungal drugs.
24. Explain the uses of polyenes.
25. Differentiate the adverse reactions of
antitubercular, antifungal, and peptide
drugs.
26. Apply the nursing process for patients
taking antitubercular, antifungal, and
peptide drugs.
27. Describe the side effects/adverse
reactions for metronidazole.
28. Explain the uses of antiviral and
antimalarial drugs.
29. Describe the various helminths and the
human body sites used for their
infestation.
30. Differentiate the action of antivirals,
antimalarials, and anthelmintics.
31. Compare the side effects and adverse
reactions of antiviral, antimalarial, and
anthelmintic drugs.
32. Apply the nursing process for the
patient taking antimalarial and
anthelmintic drug therapy.