NUCL 156: Drug Nomenclature introduces the learner to the brand name, generic names and actions of some drugs commonly used in the hospital. Six general categories of drugs are covered, including drugs that affect the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, gastrointestinal system, hormones and synthetic substitutes, and drugs for the treatment of infectious disease. Information is also given about pharmaceutical preparations, terminology and abbreviations. This course provides the learner with the pharmaceutical knowledge required to process physicians� medication orders.
Prerequisites: NUCL 146 - Hospital Orientation
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 9 |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 90 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- define and use selected pharmacological vocabulary;
- provide the full term for selected medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations;
- identify the difference between generic name, trade/brand name and chemical name of drugs;
- use appropriate resources to identify and correctly spell generic names of drugs;
- use appropriate resources to identify the classification and general action of drugs; and
- recall generic and brand names and general actions for a specified list of drugs in each of six categories.
Grading Table
Nursing Unit Clerk and Pharmacy Technician
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