Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

City of Ilagan Campus

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Course Syllabus
2nd Semester, School Year 2018-2019
NCM 06 PHARMACOLOGY 3.0 3
Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per week

THE UNIVERSITY VISION ISU Expected Graduate Attributes

Isabela State University as a leading vibrant comprehensive and research university in
the country and ASEAN region. Skilled Communicator (SC)
 Recognizes and values communication as a tool conveying and interacting with
THE UNIVERSITY MISSION others, and fostering their own learning.
“ The Isabela State University is committed develop highly trained and globally
competent professionals; generate innovative and cutting-edge knowledge and Inquiry-focused and knowledgeable (IFK)
technologies for people empowerment and sustainable development; engage in viable  Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and
resource generation programs; and maintain and enhance stronger partnership under good inquiry
governance to advance to advance the interest of national international communities.”  Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to
their field of specialization with relevant connections to industry, professional
QUALITY POLICY and regional knowledge.
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a lead university in instruction, research,
extension and resource generation through continuous improvement of services. Competent and Productive Professional (CPP)
 Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things
 Promotes quality and productivity

Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)

 Works in collaboration with others and manages group functioning to meet
common goal.
Lifelong Learner (LL)
 Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal
environments

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 VISION AND MISSION OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
VISION:
The College of Nursing envisions a student as innovative, competent and scientifically
equipped with skills to face the demands of Nursing Profession in promoting and maintaining health. At the end of their ISU-BSN education, the graduate is expected to be:
MISSION:
The Isabela State University Ilagan Campus commits to: I-nnovative
Provide Nursing students with beginning nursing skills and competency-based in order to Utilize research outputs or evidence-based practice in the delivery of nursing
produce quality nursing graduates who are professionally knowledgeable, competent and dedicated care.
to serve. S-killfull
OBJECTIVES: Deliver the basic skills expected of a novice nurse.
1. Manifest the necessary skills and values in the delivery of healthcare services; Participate collaboratively with the different members of the health team
2. Exhibit a solid foundation humanistic, spiritual, and moral values which will serve as their U-pright
guide when confronted with decisions in human life; Aware of the legal, ethical responsibilities in delivering nursing care to the
3. Display a sense of caring by reaching out to people in community through extension and patient.
various outreach programs; Provide culturally, environmentally and gender acceptable methods of delivering
4. Possess good leadership qualities, self-discipline and caring attitudes in applying their care.
nursing skills and serving man, his family and community; and R-esponsible
5. Promote professional growth and the advancement of nursing knowledge through research Perform the role of client advocate in promoting health, preventing diseases and
studies and continuing education. restoring health of clients under his/her care.
N-urturing
Provide the possible safe and secure environment that may support every client
to have a better health status and bring the patient to their optimum level of
functioning.

Course Description: This course deals with pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, clinical/therapeutic uses and toxicology of drugs. Emphasis is given on how a drug works to anticipate when
giving a drug to a patient are of paramount importance since nursing responsibilities include administering drugs, assessing drug effects, intervening to make a drug more tolerable, and
providing teaching about drugs and the drug regimen.
Prerequisite/s: NUR 112, NUR 113, GEC 3
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the student will be able to:
1. Apply concepts and principles of pharmacology to ensure safe and proper use of drugs
2. Explain the actions, therapeutic uses, preparations, dosages, modes of administration of selected drugs and medicinal plants.
3. State precautionary measures to be observed in the administration of selected drugs
4. Discuss the role and responsibility of the nurse in pharmacology

Course Plan
Suggested Teaching
Graduate Program Time Assessment Assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Methodology/
Attributes Outcomes Allotment Task Tools
Strategies

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 Lifelong PO1 At the end of this course the University VGMO and College Goals Brainstorming 1 Hour Oral Recitation Rubrics for
Learner (LL) students will be able to: and Objectives oral recitation

 Define and analyze the VMGO of

the university and College goals
and objectives

Skilled PO1, PO4,  Define pharmacology and its 1. Introduction to drugs Participative 12 Hours Group Rubrics for
Communicat PO5, PO8, PO major subdivisions. a. Drugs and the body Discussion presentation group
or (SC), 10, PO 12  List different forms of drug b. Toxic effects of drugs Small group discussion Problem- presentation
Inquiry- products and the routes by c. Nursing management Individual problem solving and problem
focused and which they are administered. d. Dosage calculations solving Quiz solving
knowledgeab  Explain the processes of
le (IFK) pharmacokinetics of each drug.
 List several factors of individual
variation that can alter drug
response.
 Identify nursing responsibilities,
malpractice or negligence.
 Solve problems on dosage
calculation, IV flow rate and
critical care IV computations
 Elaborate efficient nursing
management in performing the
different routes of medication
administration

Preliminary Exam – 1 hours

Skilled PO1,PO2,  Categorize different types of 2. Chemotherapeutic Agents Evocative discussion 18 Hours Group report Rubrics on
Communicat PO3, PO4, drugs a. Anti-infective agents Small group discussion Drug study group report
or (SC) PO5, PO8, PO b. Antibiotics Case analysis (drug study)
, Inquiry- 10, PO 12  Determine nursing c. Antiviral agents Quiz and case
focused and responsibilities applicable for d. Antifungal agents analysis
knowledgeab each classification of drugs e. Antiprotozoal agents
le (IFK), f. Antihelmintic agents
Competent  Formulate a plan of care for g. Antineoplastic agents
and patients receiving
Productive chemotherapeutic agents, 3. Drugs acting on the immune system
Professional drugs acting on the immune a. Anti-inflammatory agents
(CPP), b. Immune modulators

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 Collaborative system, drugs acting on the c. Vaccines and sera
and Effective CNS, PNS and ANS
Leader (CEL), 4. Drugs acting on the CNS and PNS
Lifelong a. Anxiolytic and hypnotic agents
Learner (LL) b. Antidepressant agents
c. Psychotherapeutic
d. Antiepileptic agents
e. Antiparkinsonism agents
f. Muscle relaxants
g. Narcotics and anti-migraine drugs
h. General and local anesthetics
i. Neuromuscular blocking agents

5. Drugs acting on the ANS

a. Adrenergic agents
b. Adrenergic blocking agents
c. Cholinergic agents
d. Cholinergic blocking agents
Mid-Term Examination – 2 hours
Skilled PO1,PO2,  Categorize different types of 6. Drugs acting on endocrine system Evocative discussion 18 Hours Group report Rubrics on
Communicat PO3, PO4, drugs a. Hypothalamic and pituitary agents Small group discussion Drug study group report
or (SC) PO5, PO8, PO b. Adrenocortical agents Case analysis (drug study)
, Inquiry- 10, PO 12  Determine nursing c. Thyroid and parathyroid agents Quiz and case
focused and responsibilities applicable for d. Antidiabetic agents analysis
knowledgeab each classification of drugs
le (IFK), 7. Drugs acting on the cardiovascular
Competent  Formulate a plan of care for system
and patients receiving a. Anti-hypertensive drugs
Productive chemotherapeutic agents, b. Cardiotonic agents
Professional drugs acting on the endocrine, c. Anti-arrhythmic agents
(CPP), cardiovascular, renal, d. Antianginal agents
Collaborative respiratory and gastrointestinal e. Lipid lowering agents
and Effective systems f. Drugs affecting blood coagulation
Leader (CEL), g. Drugs used to treat anemia
Lifelong
Learner (LL) 8. Drugs acting on Renal System
a. Diuretics such as potassium-sparing,
potassium losing, osmotic diuretics,
parenteral fluids (hypotonic, hypertonic,

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 isotonic), electrolytes (sodium,
potassium chloride)

9. Drugs acting on the respiratory system

a. Bronchodilators
b. Expectorants
c. Antitussive

10. Drugs acting on the Gastrointestinal

System
Final-Term Examination – 2 hours
Grading Scheme
LECTURE Grade Equivalent
Quizzes 20% 1.0 98-100
Recitation 10% 1.25 95-97
Requirements 10% 1.5 92-94
Attitude/Attendance 10% 1.75 89-91
Midterm Exam 25% 2.0 86-88
Final Exam 25% 2.25 83-85
Total 100% 2.5 80-82
2.75 77-79
3.0 75-76
5.0 74 and below Failed
Inc. Incomplete

References:
1. Favaro, Mary Kaye Asperheim and Justin Favaro. Introduction to Pharmacology. 12th Edition. 2012. North Carolina, USA: Saunders.
2. Hodgson, Barbara B. & Robert J. Kizior. Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook. 1st ed. 2014. IL, USA:Saunders.
3. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Nursing Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy. 2016. 4th ed. USA: LWW.
4. Lilley, Linda Lane, et.al. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process. 8th edition.2017. Virginia, USA.: Mosby.
5. Workman, M. Linda and Linda A. LaCharity. Study Guide for Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety. 2nd Edition. 2016. Ohio, USA: Saunders.

1) Uniform and Dress code

a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. On Fridays, students are allowed to be in their civilian clothes with organizational shirts only.
c. PE uniform should be worn only during PE class
2) Attendance, Tardiness and Absenteeism
a. Minimum of 80% attendance of the total contact hours in the subject is required (checking is done every meeting)
b. Tardiness of 15 minutes is equivalent to one hour period of absence

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d. Failure to take the prelim exam preceded by absence means “drop” in the subject
e. Failure to attend regular classes after taking the prelim exam means of grade of 5.0 in the subject
3) Taking Examinations
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited, “when caught cheating during quizzes and long exams, deduction of points will be imposed”, during mid-term or final exams,
means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exams.
c. During mid-term and final exams, only answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be deposited on a place
designated by the teacher
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and agreed upon between the students and the subject professor.
4) Other Policies
a. Cellphones should be shut-off during class hours
b. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom
c. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable
d. No smoking within the school premises
e. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound
f. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during clean-up days and laboratory classes
g. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited
h. Proper grooming should be observed (i.e. short and undyed hair for males)
i. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook

Prepared by: Check by: Approved by:

DYAN KRISTY R. ESTRADA, MPH DYAN KRISTY R. ESTRADA, MPH ROWENA VENI S. MANUS, MSN
Faculty Program Chair Dean

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