Subject description
In this subject students will gain knowledge of the complex pathophysiological changes that occur to the body as a result of common disease processes across the lifetime. Principles of pharmacology and treatments to manage these specific diseases will also be explored. This subject has been designed to link with SNUG201 … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
NMIH206 - Therapeutics in Nursing
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:Online activities
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain alterations in body systems associated with disease and illness processes;
2.
Explain clinical features associated with specific psycho-pathophysiological changes;
3.
Discuss appropriate drugs and treatments relevant to specific disease and illness processes;
4.
Understand basic concepts in pharmacology including differing drug formulations, routes of administration and calculations, as well as legal and professional requirements associated with administration;
5.
Recall the indications, clinical effect, mechanism of action & adverse effects of certain drugs;
6.
Appraise the suitability of drugs as treatment for certain diseases and/or people.
7.
Access information relevant to drug administration
Assessment details
Formative Assessment - Quiz
Quizzes x 4
Patient Resource
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
There is no textbook assigned to this subject for purchase, please refer to your subject outline for information on required readings