Study Guide

Objective

The students
- are familiar with the ethical aspects and statutes of medication administration.
- are familiar with different forms of medication and administration.
- are familiar with different medication groups, indications, interactions and the most common side-effects. They are also able to observe and assess the effect of the medication.
- command the fundamental rules of arithmetic needed for medication dosage, and are able to administer medication flawlessly in exercises (pill dispensers/medicin tray, subcutant, intramuscular)
- are aware of their responsabilities when administering medication.
- are familiar with the concepts and terminology of pharmacology, and are knowledgeable of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- know clinical pharmacology in a biomedical context
- have knowledge of drug therapy among the most common endemic diseases
- know various types of pain medication
- know medication used as anticoagulant therapy

Content

Medication administration and different medication groups
Pharmacology

Location and time

spring 2025, Alere

Materials

Nordeng och Spigset (2018) Farmakologi och farmakologisk omvårdnad
SHM.2021. Handbok i säker läkemedelsbehandling https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/handle/10024/162848

Läkemedelsräkning och -behandling:
Envall, S., Pulli, A. & Salonen, A-M. 2006. Läkemedelsräkning. Sarijärven Offset Oy, Saarijärvi.
Läkemedelsberäkningskommendium
Rekommenderad litteratur:
Björkman, E. & Hagberg, M. 2005. Läkemedelsberäkning för sjuksköterskor. Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Björkman, A-M. 2009. Läkemedelsberäkning och läkemedelshantering. Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Artlkar/material enl föreläsarens anvisningar
armacology distributed by the teacher

Teaching methods

workshops and seminars
tasks and tests

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject


Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Task passed not approved
test 0-5 scale

Qualifications

None