This unit provides you with an in-depth understanding of pharmacology, focusing on the role of the registered nurse in the safe and effective use of medications across diverse clinical contexts. You will critically evaluate the mechanisms of drug action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, with particular emphasis on how drugs interact with the body's systems. The unit integrates evidence-based approaches to drug therapy, with a focus on optimising quality use of medicines.
You will explore the role of the immune system in drug interactions and the treatment of microbial and immunological diseases. The unit places significant importance on culturally responsive practices, including the use of traditional medicines, and an understanding of diverse belief systems regarding pharmacotherapy. Ethical and legal frameworks related to medication management and clinical governance will also be critically examined.
