Kapoor Amrit Kaur C.

BSN2-A-9 SEP 13 2021

COURSE TASK 1

 What is Pharmacology? It’s significance to the nursing profession?

 Pharmacology is the study of how medicine and other things have an effect on living
organisms and change how they function. Pharmacology could also be defined as the
study of how medicine actually works. The nurse's understanding of pharmacology is
important in her role of educating patients about medications, dosages and possible side
effects. A nurse who is not knowledgeable about pharmacology can put patients at-risk.

 How did Pharmacology started?

 Pharmacology developed in the 19th century as a biomedical science that applied the
principles of scientific experimentation to therapeutic contexts. The advancement of
research techniques propelled pharmacological research and understanding.
The turn of the century marked the inception of pharmacology as a scientific discipline in
the United States. The first chair in pharmacology in this country was established in
1890 at the University of Michigan by John Jacob Abel who had trained under
Schmiedeberg.

 Define the different drug names?

 Stimulants
 Inhalants
 Cannabinoids
 Depressants
 Opioids
 Steroids
 Hallucinogens

 What are the different drug preparations?

 Liquid
 The active part of the medicine is combined with a liquid to make it easier to take or
better absorbed. A liquid may also be called a ‘mixture’, ‘solution’ or ‘syrup’. Many
common liquids are now available without any added colouring or sugar.
 Tablet
The active ingredient is combined with another substance and pressed into a round or
oval solid shape. There are different types of tablet. Soluble or dispersible tablets can
safely be dissolved in water.

 Capsules
The active part of the medicine is contained inside a plastic shell that dissolves slowly in
the stomach. You can take some capsules apart and mix the contents with your child’s
favourite food. Others need to be swallowed whole, so the medicine isn’t absorbed until
the stomach acid breaks down the capsule shell.

 What are the nursing considerations before and after administration?

 Prior to the administration of medications, the nurse must check and validate the
medication order, and also apply their critical thinking skills to the ordered medication
and the status and condition of the client in respect to the contraindications, pertinent lab
results, pertinent data like vital signs, client.

Doctor’s order:
Give Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg. IV now, then 20 mg IV q 8 hrs. To patients with heart failure.
The ampule contains 10 mg/ml for a total of 2 ml/ ampule. How many ml will the nurse aspirate
and how many ampules will he/she open? What are your considerations before you administer
Furosemide? In a given order, what is the generic name, the brand name, dosage, and route of
administration?

 How many ml will the nurse aspirate?

 D- 40
S- 20
Q- 2mg/ml

Every 8hrs
D/HxQ=x
40 / 10 x 2 = 8

For now
D/HxQ=x
20 / 10 x 2 = 4
 How many ampules will he/she open?
FUROSEMIDE (LASIX)
For now: 40mg = 4 ampules will she open.
20mg IV q 8 hours = 2 ampules will she open.

 What are your considerations before you administer Furosemide?

 Monitor daily weight, intake and output ratios, amount and location of edema, lung
sounds, skin turgor, and mucous membranes. Notify health care professional if thirst, dry
mouth, lethargy, weakness, hypotension, or oliguria occurs. Monitor BP and pulse before
and during administration.

 What is the generic name?

 Furosemide.
 What is the Brand name?
 Lasix.
 What is the Dosage?
 The Dosage of Furosemide (Lasix) is 40 mg.
 The Route of administration?
 By Intravenous (or in exceptional cases intramuscular)