Pharmacology (NCM 106)
Pharmacology (NCM 106)
Pharmacology (NCM 106)
MODULE # 1
Introduction to Pharmacology
Learning Objectives:
1. Integrate knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities
in nursing pharmacology.
2. Apply appropriate nursing concepts and actions holistically and comprehensively:
a. Discuss the pharmacodynamics of specific drugs
References
Linda E. McCuistion, J. L. (2014). Pharmacology_ A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach. St.
Louis, Missouri: Saunders.
A. Look for a package insert of any drug in your household. Paste it into your notebook and
label its parts.
B. Drugs are classified according to the following categories:
1. Body system
2. Clinical indication
3. Chemical action
Identify the classification of the following common drugs and complete the table below.
CLASSIFICATION
DRUG NAME
BODY SYSTEM CLINICAL INDICATION CHEMICAL ACTION
Paracetamol
Amoxicillin
Loperamide
Diphenhydramine HCl
Hydrocortisone
Ibuprofen
C. Based on the content you have read on drug standardization, do you think there is enough
information regarding drugs available in the market? Do you think the COVID-19 vaccine
developed by Russians should be made available in our country? Why? Expound your
answer in not less than 100 words.
D. The following questions are related to Pharmacodynamics:
1. Why is there a need to identify therapeutic index to ensure safety of a drug?
2. Relate POTENCY with EFFICACY by creating a graph or diagram of the most common
drug Mefenamic Acid.
3. Illustrate the four (4) receptor families via drawings. You are expected to come up with
four illustrations (one per family). Explain in the vernacular (Waray-waray) each receptor
family based on your understanding as to drug interaction and action.