Pharmacotherapy 1 (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students
- are proficient in the legislation and providing information on pharmacotherapy
- have working knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- can plan, implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy as members of multiprofessional teams
- are proficient in the implementation of pharmacotherapy by different modes of administration
- are proficient in the dosage calculations required in the administration of medication and infusions
- can educate clients/patients in pharmacotherapy, encourage their commitment to it and self-care embracing health promotion.

Content

- nurse’s role, tasks and responsibility regarding pharmacotherapy
- organization, guidance and supervision of pharmaceutical service, safety issues related to medicines and their administration
- pharmacodynamics and -kinetics and toxicology
- different pharmacons
- therapeutic effects of pharmacons, side effects and synergism, mechanisms of synergism
- dosage calculations
- safe pharmaceutical process and plan
- use of and pharmaceutical databases
- follow up of effects, documentation, dosage and assessment of pharmacotherapy
- patient education, commitment to pharmacotherapy and self-medication

Teaching methods

Flipped learning
Mode of delivery face-to-face
Online lectures
Cooperative learning, Small group work
Guided assigments
Clinical laboratory teaching
Simulation
Virtual learning environments
Independent study
Workshop work

Location and time

Spring 2024

Learning materials and recommended literature

Exam material: Saano, S. & Taam-Ukkonen, M. All editons from 2014 onward. Pharmacotherapy Handbook. SanomaPro.

Medication reading range (215 pages):

Sairaanhoitajan lääkehoidon osaaminen, Lääkehoidon juridis-eettiset perusteet, Lääkehoidon keskeiset käsitteet, Lääkehuolto eri toimintaympäristöissä, Aseptiikka lääkehoidossa, Lääkkeen anto luonnollista tietä, Lääkkeen anto injektiona, Sairaanhoitaja turvallisen lääkehoidon toteuttajana, Lääkehoidon turvallisuuden edistäminen, Turvallisen lääkehoidon kulmakivet

Pharmacology reading area (210 pages):

Lääkkeen vaiheet ja vaikutukset elimistössä, Lääkehoitoon vaikuttavia tekijöitä, Lääkkeiden haitta- ja yhteisvaikutukset, Raskauden hormonaalinen ehkäisy ja hormonikorvaushoito, Mikrobilääkkeet, Ruuansulatuselimistön sairauksien lääkehoito, Virtsateiden sairauksen, munuaissairauksien ja eturauhasen hyvänlaatuisen liikakasvun lääkehoito, Aistinelinsairauksien lääkehoito, Ihosairauksien lääkehoito, Vitamiinit ja kivennäisaineet, Kasvirohdokset

Drug calculation theory

Nikkola R., Nurkka N., Paloposki S. 2016. Annos oivallusta. Sanoma pro.

OR

Ernvall, S. ym. 2009. Lääkelaskenta. WSOY. Porvoo. Helsinki.

OR

Pussinen A-M., Somerharju L., Hannula J. 2017. Lääkelaskut ammattikorkeakouluihin. Edita. Helsinki.

OR
Teacher's material in Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Time of the exam as scheduled in timetable: xx.xx.xxxx,

Pharmacotherapy and pharmacology exams form a joint exam, that is evaluated as whole. Everyone is entitled to two retake attempts. Retake dates are announced at the orientation of the course. Exam grade could be upgraded once at the first retake exam. Enrolment to the retake exams will happen using the name of the teacher in charge of the course. Retake exam are completed as per instructions given at the orientation. Please adhere to Metropolia guidelines regarding enrolment process for the retake exams. (Instructions can be found in OMA)

Retake 1 xx.xx.xx (Name of teacher responsible for the course)

Retake 2 xx.xx.xx (Name of teacher responsible for the course)

International connections

Alternatively, the student may complete the course in English together with English taught group.

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h

The course consists of 135 hours of which the amount contact hours will be 44 h (theory, clinical laboratory teaching and simulation) and independent study 91 h (preparing for exam, web-based materials and learning assignments)

Content scheduling

More information about the course progression and study materials will be provided on orientation.

Further information for students

Pharmacotherapy 1 contains the following parts: theory, clinical labs and simulations, pharmacology 1 and drug mathematics. Info about exam practices will be provided on orientation.

In case of absence from the orientation it is student´s responsility to find out from peers about the practicalities of the course. In case of absence from the lectures or clinical laboratory teaching same applies.

Clinical labs and simulations are compulsory and it is required that the student attends the teaching wearing nursing uniform and appropriate footwear. All students must follow the taught basic aseptic guidelines .

Recognition of prior learning (AHOT): Recognition of prior learning is only possible for those students who have completed similar studies in higher education.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams F-5. Pharmacotherapy and pharmacology exams will form a joint exam, which is evaluated as whole. Grade of pharmocotherapy is weighted by two.

Drug-calculations exam (pass-fail)

Web-based courses and all independent course assignments (100%)

Clinical laboratory teaching (100% attendance)

Simulations (100% attendance)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"