PharmacologyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 7K00FN14
Credits
2 op
Objectives
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Enrolment period
05.08.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
04.11.2024 - 15.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
06.07.2024 - 14.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24SH1A
-
24SH1CL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.01.2024 - 05.05.2024
Timing
06.05.2024 - 02.06.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Ida Nikkola
Groups
-
23TH
-
23KL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.01.2024 - 01.05.2024
Timing
06.05.2024 - 02.06.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.01.2024 - 27.03.2024
Timing
25.03.2024 - 02.06.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH2CL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
18.12.2023 - 24.03.2024
Timing
25.03.2024 - 02.06.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH2EL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.01.2024 - 29.02.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 28.04.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Ida Nikkola
Groups
-
23EH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.01.2024 - 29.02.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 02.06.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
27.11.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 18.02.2024
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23ASH2
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
21.08.2023 - 15.11.2023
Timing
20.11.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2023 - 09.11.2023
Timing
02.10.2023 - 26.11.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH1B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
19.05.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 26.11.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH1A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
17.05.2023 - 06.08.2023
Timing
07.08.2023 - 24.09.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
23SH1CL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.01.2023 - 01.05.2023
Timing
08.05.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22KL22KL
-
22TH22TH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.01.2023 - 03.05.2023
Timing
08.05.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.01.2023 - 28.03.2023
Timing
03.04.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH2EL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
12.12.2022 - 15.04.2023
Timing
27.03.2023 - 04.06.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 49
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH2DL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.12.2022 - 01.03.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22EH22EH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 21.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 19.02.2023
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 49
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
18.05.2022 - 22.11.2022
Timing
28.11.2022 - 22.12.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH1B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 14.11.2022
Timing
28.11.2022 - 23.12.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.09.2022 - 01.11.2022
Timing
07.11.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH1C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
16.05.2022 - 29.08.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
22SH1A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.02.2022 - 08.05.2022
Timing
09.05.2022 - 05.06.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.03.2022 - 05.05.2022
Timing
09.05.2022 - 05.06.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21EH
-
21KL
-
21TH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
04.02.2022 - 04.04.2022
Timing
28.03.2022 - 08.05.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.12.2021 - 06.03.2022
Timing
31.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 27.03.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21SH2D
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
09.12.2021 - 06.03.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
21SH2E
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics
- knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects
- is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine
Content (course unit)
- the effects of drugs on the body and the effects of the body on pharmaceutical substances
- simple and combined adverse reactions to medication
- antimicrobials and medications for cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, medications for metabolism and endocrine disorders, and medications for tumors
- specific issues for the care of children and elderly
- basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions
- medicines for the cardiovascular system: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, medicines that affect blood clotting, hyperlipidaemias.
- medication for diabetes: medicines for type I and type II diabetes
- allergy medicines, cortisone as a drug, medication for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- medicines for respiratory diseases: medicines for asthma and COPD
- medicines for diseases of the digestive system: hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation
- antimicrobials: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents
- drug treatment of tumors
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- masters the basics of pharmacology
- knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects
- in addition to the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters
Assessment scale
0-5