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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA

                                                                                              http://medicine.um.edu.my

                                         MID 1009: Pharmacology in Nursing

                                                                                                      3 credits
             Learning Outcomes:

             At the end of the course students are able to:


                1.  Describe pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and the mechanism of actions for
                    various classification of drugs. (C2)
                2.  Determine nursing measures needed in administration of various drug classes. (C3)
                3.  Apply the principles of medication administration in the the calculation for drug
                    dosage and intravenous fluids. (C3)

             Course Synopsis:

             This course introduces terminologies used in study of pharmacology, the major drugs
             classification and mechanism of actions for various drug groups. The nursing responsibilities in
             the drug therapy are illustrated using nursing process approach. The calculation of drug
             dosage and intravenous fluids is also included.

             Reference Texts:

             Kee, J.L., Hayes, E.R. & McCuistion, L.E. (2012) Pharmacology: A Nursing Process
             Approach (7  ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
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             Chernecky, C. et al. (2002). Real-World Nursing Survival Guide: Drug Calculations & Drug
             Administration. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders
             Lilley, L.L., Aucker, R.S. (2001) Pharmacology and The Nursing Process (3rd ed.).
             St. Louis: Mosby.

             Course Assessment:
             Course will be assessed by:

             Continuous Assessment: 40%
                   • Test (20%)- Week 4
                   • Assignment (20%)- Week 8

             Final Examination: 60%
























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