Nursing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99500004 | Pharmacology | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Esra ŞUMLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Esra ŞUMLU | B-Z7 | [email protected] | 7946 | Tuesday 08:30-10:00 |
Course Content
The production, use, side effects, poisoning cases, effects on the body, changes in the body, and situations where drugs are and are not used, which play an important role in the treatment of diseases.
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the definition of pharmacology and basic pharmacology knowledge, the use of medical drugs
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has basic knowledge, attitude and skills regarding the duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession. | 4 |
| P2 | Using theoretical knowledge and skills, identifies, analyzes and synthesizes problems related to the field of nursing practice and develops evidence-based solution suggestions. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines basic concepts related to pharmacology and phase trials, acquires knowledge about the branches of pharmacology. | P.1.32 | 1 |
| O2 | Acquires knowledge about and explains drug administration routes. | P.1.33 | 1 |
| O3 | Can explain the toxic effects of drugs. | P.1.74 | 1 |
| O4 | Acquires knowledge about chemotherapy and rational antibiotic use. | P.1.75 | 1 |
| O5 | Acquires knowledge about the autonomic and central nervous systems and explains them. | P.1.76 | 1 |
| O6 | Acquires knowledge about cardiovascular and respiratory system drugs | P.1.77 | 1 |
| O7 | Acquires knowledge about analgesic drugs and explains them. | P.1.78 | 1 |
| O8 | Acquires knowledge about digestive system drugs. | P.1.79 | 1 |
| O9 | Acquires knowledge about endocrine system drugs. | P.1.80 | 1 |
| O10 | Explains the effects of drugs, taking into account pharmacological and pharmacodynamic parameters. | P.2.53 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | The definition of pharmacology, its field of study, its branches, the production, use, application methods, and structures of drugs. |
| 2 | Drug Sources and Ratios, Drug Dosage and Concentration Calculations |
| 3 | Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion of Drugs |
| 4 | Drug Interactions, Factors that Alter the Effect of Drugs |
| 5 | Respiratory System Drugs: Mechanisms of action of cough suppressants and bronchodilators, expectorants, antitussives, bronchodilators, mast cell excavatories. |
| 6 | Cardiovascular system drugs, cardiac glycosides, drugs used in the treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypercholesterolemia. |
| 7 | Drugs that Affect the Digestive System |
| 8 | Vitamins, Histamine, and Antihistamines |
| 9 | Antibiyotikler |
| 10 | Antibiyotikler |
| 11 | Otonom Sinir Sistemine Etkili İlaçlar, Santral Sinir Sistemine Etkili İlaçlar |
| 12 | Endokrin Sisteme Etkili İlaçlar |
| 13 | Diuretics are medications that regulate water and electrolyte balance. |
| 14 | Antiparasitic Drugs, Anticancer Drugs |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | CİNGİ, I EROL, K. Anadolu Üni. Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Sağlık Personeli Önlisans Eğitimi, Farmakoloji, 1996 ,DÖKMECİ, I, M.Y. Okulları için Farmakoloji Dersleri. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2001 , SÜZER, O, Farmakolojinin Temelleri.. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2002 KAYAALP, S O. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji. Hacettepe-Taş, 2005 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 70 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 98 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,27 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines basic concepts related to pharmacology and phase trials, acquires knowledge about the branches of pharmacology. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Acquires knowledge about and explains drug administration routes. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Can explain the toxic effects of drugs. | 4 | - |
| O4 | Acquires knowledge about chemotherapy and rational antibiotic use. | 4 | - |
| O5 | Acquires knowledge about the autonomic and central nervous systems and explains them. | 4 | - |
| O6 | Acquires knowledge about cardiovascular and respiratory system drugs | 4 | - |
| O7 | Acquires knowledge about analgesic drugs and explains them. | 4 | - |
| O8 | Acquires knowledge about digestive system drugs. | 4 | - |
| O9 | Acquires knowledge about endocrine system drugs. | 4 | - |
| O10 | Explains the effects of drugs, taking into account pharmacological and pharmacodynamic parameters. | - | 4 |
