NURS2003 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

2016

4.5

8 x 3-hour tutorials per semester
13 x 8-hour independent studies per semester

1 Admission into BNGU-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
2 NURS1004 - Physical Dimensions of Being Human
2a NURS1102 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
2b HLTH1004 - Human Bioscience
3 NURS1005 - Applied Science in Professional Practice (PEP)
3a NURS1005A - Applied Science in Professional Practice (PEP)
4 Admission into BNGP-Bachelor of Nursing (Re-entry)
4a Admission into BNGG-Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
4b Admission into BNG-Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration)
4c Admission into BNGUC-Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and (2 or 2a or 2b) and (3 or 3a)) or ((4 or 4a or 4b or 4c)))

On-line quizzes: Assignments.

This topic will introduce students to the processes of disease and injury in the human body. It builds on knowledge acquired in NURS1004 Physical Dimensions of Being Human and NURS1005 Applied Science in Professional Practice (PEP).

The aims of this topic are to:

• build on previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, pathophysiology, microbiology and pharmacology

• apply this knowledge to develop an understanding of the disease processes and injury across the lifespan and in diverse ethnic groups

• further develop understanding of the connections between signs and symptoms and disease processes and nursing practice, including pharmacology

• using current research, develop thinking strategies (problem-solving, inductive reasoning) to understand disease processes and injury

• develop foundation clinical decision-making skills including rationale of medication regimens

• develop critical thinking and analysis strategies for nursing therapeutic and management strategies.

On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

• describe the processes of disease or injury drawn from the following Australian health priorities (AIHW 2011):

  • arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions

  • asthma

  • cancer

  • cardiovascular health

  • diabetes mellitus

  • injury prevention and control

  • mental health

  • obesity

• describe the potential illness trajectory related to the disease process of each of the above priorities, in conjunction with the available evidence

• describe the potential trajectory related to the process of palliative care, in conjunction with the available evidence

• identify the connections between structure and functions of parts of the body and disease/injury

• explain and articulate the logic of the signs and symptoms that manifest during the disease process and the dynamic changes of the illness trajectory

• explain how pharmacological interventions and contemporary practice affect pathophysiology, patient therapy and patient outcomes

• describe and explain the movement of drugs through the body (pharmacokinetics)

• describe the pharmacokinetics of the drugs prescribed to treat the conditions discussed in this topic.