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This Unit is future dated with the start date of 01/01/2026

Overview

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Offerings

MANDURAH-S1-FACE2FACE-2026-ONGOING

MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2026-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Bachelor of Nursing B1417

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to the care of patients with acute alterations to their health and wellbeing

2.

Demonstrate the quality use of medicines through an understanding of pharmacological management of acute alterations to health and wellbeing

3.

Discuss the implications of acute alterations to health and wellbeing across the lifespan, considering the unique and diverse experiences of patients, families and carers.

4.

Identify factors which contribute to medication errors, and the role of the nurse in promoting patient safety through evidence-based practice.

5.

Consider the role of patients in medication management, including health literacy, patient education and patient adherence to treatment plans

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Introduction to pharmacology - Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics. Quality use of medicine (TGA, NSQHS, medication errors, adverse effects, Patient adherence, Health literacy)

Medication Calculations – Injections/IV Infusions 

Pathophysiology: Pain and mechanisms of pain, Pharmacology: Analgesia and Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Pathophysiology: Acute alteration of neurological function (Epilepsy/Stroke/Spinal Cord Injury),  Pharmacology: Seizures and Anticonvulsants

Pathophysiology: Acute alteration to musculoskeletal function (fractures/trauma complications/compartment syndrome/crush injury), Pharmacology: Blood Clotting and Anticoagulants

Pathophysiology: Acute alteration to cardiac function (Myocardial Infarction/angina/cardiac arrest), Pharmacology: Hypertension and Anti-hypertensives, Vasodilators

Pathophysiology: Acute alteration to respiratory function (Upper Respiratory Tract Infections/Pneumonia/Asthma/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), Pharmacology: Infections and Antibiotics Bronchodilators.

Pathophysiology: Acute alterations to urinary function (Urinary Tract Infection/ Acute Kidney Injury/ Glomerulonephritis)  Pharmacology: Infection and antibiotics, Diuretics 

Pathophysiology: Acute alterations to Gastrointestinal function (Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease/Peptic Ulcer Disease/Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhoea),  Pharmacology: Proton Pump Inhibitors/Antacids/Antiemetics/Laxatives

Pathophysiology: Alterations to Endocrine function (Pituitary, adrenal and thyroid and parathyroid glands), Pharmacology: Diabetes and oral hypoglycaemics and insulin