Title: Module 8: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 8

Potter & Perry - Chapter 38, 40, 47, and 48  Nursing responsibilities with regard to drugs extend beyond the six rights of medication administration. The nurse has the responsibility to be knowledgeable of pharmacology to be able to practice applications in patient care and education. The nurse is the patient’s last line of defense against medication errors and the nurse has a critical role as patient advocate.  Application of knowledge of pharmacology will allow the nurse to contribute to achieving the therapeutic objective of maximum benefit with minimum harm.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the roles of the prescriber, pharmacist, and nurse in medication administration.
- Identify the difference between generic and trade names.
- Identify differences between prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Describe differences between a side effect and an adverse or toxic effect of a medication.
- Describe the general use and action, nursing responsibilities, and health education for patient and family for various classification of drugs.

Readings

- Text A Silvestri - Chapter 16, 20, 50 (Stages of Pressure Ulcers)
- Text B