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JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE
H. Hampson – FL 12
PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING II
2 cr. (2-0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Intended to build upon Pharmacology in Nursing 161, this course emphasizes drug
therapy as a means of patient care. The student will learn about commonly used
medications which act on the various body systems. Information will be emphasized
concerning common dosage, therapeutic action, and contra-indications.
PREREQUISITE: PNE 161
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
Identify the major classes of drugs used in pharmacologic therapy. Explain the physiologic mechanism by which these drugs exert their therapeutic effects on the body. Identify major adverse toxic/side effects of the major classes of drugs. Explain the nursing actions appropriate in the administration of each class of drugs. Discuss basic knowledge of specific drugs including brand and generic names. Calculate drug dosages in an accurate and timely manner. Identify key components of the State of Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, 2007 with regard to the laws and regulations governing medication administration. Identify the LPN's limitations and responsibilities for drug administration.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Aug. 21
Overview of drug classifications
Review of top 200 prescribed drugs
Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, 2007

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Aug 27, 2012 by 11:55pm

Antipyretics
Antiretrovirals
Antithyroid agents
Antituberculars/antimycobacterials
In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Sept 03, 2012 by 11:55pm
Chapter 26 Drugs for Dysrhythmias Alpha-adrengeric blocking agents Antianemics Antianginals Antiarrhythmics In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Sept 10, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 25 Drugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 29 Drugs for Shock
Anticholinergics
Anticoagulant/antiplatelet agents
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Sept 17, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 27 Drugs for Coagulation Disorders Antidiabetic agents
Antidiarrheals
Antidotes
Antiemetics

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Sept 24, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 30 Diuretic Therapy Antifungals Antiglaucoma agents Antigout Antihistamines In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Oct 01, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 39 Drugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
Chapter 43 Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal
Disorders
Anti-infectives
Antineoplastics
Anti-Parkinson agents
Antipsychotic

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Oct 08, 2012 by 11:55pm
ATI Practice Pharmacology Quiz 1, due by Oct 10, 2012
by 11:55pm
Chapter 18 Drugs for the Control of Pain Chapter 19 Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia
Chapter 33 Drugs for Inflammation and Fever
Antitussives/expectorants
Antiulcer agents
Antivirals
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Oct 15, 2012 by 11:55pm
Chapter 13 Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 40 Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Chapter 41 Drugs for Bowel Disorders and Other
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Bronchodilators
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Oct 22, 2012 by 11:55pm
Chapter 28 Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders
Chapter 42 Drugs for Nutritional Disorders
Electrolytes/electrolyte modifiers
Glucocorticoids
Hormones
Immunosuppressants
In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Oct 29, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 34 Drugs for Bacterial Infections Chapter 35 Drugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic
Infections
Chapter 36 Drugs for Viral Infections
Inotropic agents
Laxatives
Lipid lowering agents
Neuromuscular blocking agents

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Nov 05, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 20 Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous
System
Nonopioid analgesics/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Opiod analgesics
Sedatives/hypnotics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Nov 12, 2012 by 11:55pm

Chapter 21 Dugs for Neuromuscular Disorders Chapter 47 Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders
Thrombolytic agents
Vascular headache suppressants
Vasopressors
Vitamins

In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Nov 26, 2012 by 11:55pm

THANKSGIVING BREAK – NO SCHOOL
Week 14
Nov 27
Chapter 14 Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia
Chapter 16 Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders
Chapter 17 Drugs for Psychoses
In-Class Quiz
Moodle Online Quiz due by Dec 03, 2012 by 11:55pm
ATI Practice Pharmacology Quiz 2, due by Dec 09, 2012
by 11:55pm

ATI Pharmacology Exam Room TBA

PHARMACOLOGY FINAL


COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
NO CELLULAR PHONES Turn cell phones to vibrate before entering the classroom or
lab. If you are in an employment situation that requires emergency contact, please
conduct your conversation in the hall. The ringing of phones, especially those with
musical tones, is disruptive to the class. If your phone rings, leave the classroom or
laboratory.

Students are expected to attend all classes. Students who are absent from class
will be required to make up missed class time with computer time equivalent to
the class time. Computer time may be done on any pharmacological aspects, i.e.,
specific drugs, classifications, calculations.

QUIZZES
In-class quizzes will be given in class. Students must be present during the entire
lecture to be able to take the In-class quiz. In-class quizzes may be given at the
beginning, middle or end of each class. No make-up quizzes will be given. The In-
class quizzes will be the only quizzes that will be worth a grade.
A weekly online quiz will be available on Moodle at the start of each week. The weekly
online quiz must be completed by the end of that week by Monday at 11:55pm. The
student must make a 90% or above on each weekly online Moodle quiz. Students may
take the weekly quiz as many times as needed during the week in order to make the
90%. The online Moodle quiz scores WILL NOT be averaged into the overall quiz
grades for Pharmacology II.
If a student has taken all of the weekly online Moodle quizzes and has made the 90%,
and the student has taken both ATI Practice exams by the individual due dates, then the
student will be allowed to replace one In-class quiz with a 100%. If a student has been
absent and missed an In-class quiz and received a 0 for that In-class quiz grade, and
the student has taken all of the weekly online Moodle quizzes with a 90% on each and
has taken both ATI Practice Exams prior to the individual due dates, then the student
may replace the 0 with a 100% score. The second missed In-class quiz and subsequent
missed quizzes will receive a "0" for the quiz grade.
Drug cards: EACH Tuesday, the student is expected to turn in drug cards. The format
and the specific drugs for the drugs cards can be found attached to the syllabus. The
student will be allowed one missed opportunity to turn in their drug cards; however, the
missed drug cards are required to be turned in by the next class day. Subsequent
misses: If the student misses turning in their drug cards a second or subsequent
times, the final numerical grade for the course will be reduced by one point for
each time drug cards were not turned in during the class period on Tuesday.
*Drug cards are to be handwritten and not typed.

Web Support
Students are expected to enroll in Moodle in order to have access to the class syllabus,
handouts and PowerPoint lectures for the class. ATI, Inc is a national nursing testing
service. The student will find supplemental quiz enhancers on pharmacology.

Moodle
www.jalc.edu
Select: Moodle
Select: Moodle
Select: Enroll
ATI
www.atitesting.com
Select:
Select: Submit
ATI PN CAP Pharmacology Exam
Students will take the ATI PN Pharmacology Exam and must pass that exam at the
level II competency score in order to pass PNE 171 Pharmacology II. If the student
does not pass the ATI PN Pharmacology Exam at the required standard, the student will
be given one (1) more opportunities to pass the exam. If, after the second (2nd) attempt,
the student does not pass the ATI PN Pharmacology Exam at the level II competency,
then the student will receive a failing grade (E) for PNE 171 Pharmacology II.
Professional Behavior
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the
classroom setting that is conducive to a learning environment.
The study of pharmacology is an important aspect of nursing and the student should
strive to obtain as much knowledge as they can about pharmacology. Drugs not only
can cause side effects; but, in some cases may severely harm patients when not given
at its proper time, location, dose, route and patient. Therefore, the student should strive
for maximum effort in understanding pharmacology.
A minimum of "C" must be maintained in this course. Less than a "C" is a failing grade.
If students are not comprehending course information or are concerned about their
progress in the class, it is the responsibility of the student to keep the instructor
informed.
The use of a calculator is strongly encouraged and will be permitted on all quizzes and
exams. Students are, however, required to use either the colon or fraction method of
ratio and proportion (page 38 MATH FOR MEDS) to solve all drug calculation problems.
Students must show all their work and clearly label the components of the problem.
Problems in which the steps are not demonstrated will have one-half point deducted
even if the answer is correct.
FINAL EXAMS. There will be a comprehensive final exam in PNE 171 Pharmacology
II. Areas included are pharmacological classifications, functions of important common
drugs, and important nursing considerations drug information on 10 commonly used
drugs.
Absences from comprehensive exam: If a LPN student is absent from the
comprehensive final exam, then a 3 point penalty will be assessed, and then one (1)
additional point for each day the student tarries in taking the exam.
MATH FOR MEDS is designed as a fully instructional text. This material was previously
assigned in PNE 161; thus, assignments for PNE 171 from MATH FOR MEDS are
intended as a review. It is imperative that the student complete and understand the
material. If the student is failing to comprehend any of the MATH FOR MEDS material,
it is the student's responsibility to advise the instructor so that assistance can be
obtained. Assigned review material from MATH FOR MEDS will be tested.
If the student is experiencing difficulty with drug calculations, or prefers an alternative
learning method, review of the following computer programs (C238) is recommended:
*Medi-Sim/MEDPREP UNIT 1: Review of Basic Math for Pharmacology *Medi-Sim/MEDPREP UNIT 2: Systems of Measurements and Abbreviations *Medi-Sim/MEDPREP UNIT 3: Calculation of Oral Drug Dosages *Medi-Sim/MEDPREP UNIT 4: Calculation of Parenteral Drug Dosages
There may be additional assignments such as student presentations, nursing journal
reviews, etc.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a comprehensive course on pharmacology. It is a survey
course on drug classifications and their actions for the beginning nursing student. The
purpose of this class is to provide the practical nurse student with a better
understanding of the purpose, action, and rationale of medications that are being
administered in the clinical setting. The nursing student can gather more
comprehensive information on specific drugs by referring to the drug's pharmaceutical
insert or the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). At no time is this class, medication
administration inserts, PDR, journal articles, etc. to be used for self-medication or in the
advising of medication administration to other people which is against the law. The
student and/or any other individual are to always seek their own professional health
care provider for all medication prescription, information and advice.
Student Success Center. Tutors may be obtained through the Student Success Center.
Contact the staff in C219 if this service is desired. John A. Logan College will make
reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities under Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Any student with a disability that may have some impact on work in this class, who feels
she/he needs an accommodation, should make an appointment with the Coordinator of
Services for Students with Disabilities on campus, Room C219B, Ext. 8516. Before
services can be provided, this advisor must determine eligibility and arrange appropriate
academic adjustments. It is the student’s responsibility to register in advance of a
school term with this office and to turn in a schedule each term to ensure that
there is every opportunity for success in this class.
English Writing Center/Tutoring. For assistance with writing assignments in any college
course, students are encouraged to visit “The Write Place” in Room C215. English
instructors are available for one-on-one tutoring each semester during hours posted at
the center.

Financial Aid. Students who receive financial assistance and completely withdraw from
classes prior to 60% of the semester being completed (approximately 2-3 weeks after
midterm) could be responsible to return a portion of their Federal Pell Grant award.
Prior to withdrawing from courses, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Course Withdrawal Information. It is expected that you will attend this class regularly.
If you stop attending for any reason, you should contact your advisor and withdraw
officially to avoid the posting of a failing grade (an E) to your transcript. It is also
advisable to discuss the situation with your instructor before dropping.
Academic Dishonesty
Individuals are expected to demonstrate integrity in their academic endeavors
throughout their college careers. Practices such as cheating on examinations,
plagiarism, fraud, misrepresentation or falsification of data, theft, destruction of
examinations or papers, alteration of records and/or communication of examination
questions and other acts of academic dishonesty are not acceptable behavior. Any of
these practices will result in failure of the course and will result in dismissal from the
nursing program for one year. At the end of one year, the Re-entry policy will be
followed in the Nursing Handbook.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Quizzes .50%
Final Exam
Passing ATI Pharmacology Exam with a score at the level II competency or above.
GRADING SCALE:

METHOD OF PRESENTATION:

Power point presentations, class discussion, lecture, applicable handouts, overhead
projector, computerized instruction, medication videos, chalkboard, student
presentations, case studies, journal articles, and newspaper articles

TEXT:

Adams, Holland Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 3rd edition,
Pearson.
Curran, A., Math for Meds: Dosages and Solutions, 10th edition, New York: Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2009. ISBN 13: 978-1-42-831095-7 RECOMMENDED BOOKS: ISBN 13: 978-0803628342

INSTRUCTORS:
DATE: Fall,
John A. Logan College Telephone Numbers

Carterville and Williamson County . (618) 985-3741, (618) 985-2828
Carbondale and Jackson County . (618) 549-7335, (618) 457-7676
Du Quoin . (618) 542-8612
West Frankfort . (618) 937-3438
Crab Orchard, Gorham, and Trico Areas . 1-800-851-4720
TTY (hearing-impaired access) . (618) 985-2752
John A. Logan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender orientation. DRUG CARDS
Exenatide Glyburide Tolbutamin Sept. 04 Cardizem Procainamide Lidocaine Verapamil Procardia Calan Corgard Epinephrine Sept. 18 Warfarin Aspirin Streptokinase Enoxaparin Sept. 25 Furosemide Spironolactone Enalapril Lisinopril Oct. 02 Tiotropium Triamcinolone Prednisone Levothyoxine Oct. 09 Promethazine Prochlorperazine Cimetidine Ranitidine Oct. 23 Cyanocobalamin Lovastatin Simvastatin Oct. 30 Amoxicillin Linezolid Fluconazole Oseltamivir Carbidopa-levodopa Amantadine Selegiline Nov. 13 EXAMPLE OF DRUG CARD

Front
Trade: Lanoxin
Generic: Digoxin

Classification: Inotropic, cardiac glycoside, antiarrhythmic
Purpose (LPN): To slow and strengthen the heartbeat
Mechanism of Action: Increases myocardial contraction,
decreases conduction through the SA and AV node
Diseases: congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation,
Back
Dosage: 0.1 – 0.25 mg/day
Route: oral, IV
Contraindications: AV block
Caution: electrolyte imbalance, elderly, MI, renal impairment
Side effects: bradycardia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
Special nursing considerations: take apical pulse for 1 min.
Hold and contact supervisor for HR < 60 or > 120.
Monitor digoxin levels.

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