1. SECOND CYCLE - MASTER'S DEGREE
  2. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
  3. NURSING DEPARTMENT
  4. 3115 PSYCHİATRİC NURSİNG
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
PSH 511PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING3 + 02nd Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Master's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective To provide information about the pharmacology, effects, side effects, interactions, and dose adjustments of psychopharmacological drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and to discuss the responsibilities of the nurse.
Course Content This course provides an introduction to psychopharmacology and covers the classification of psychopharmacological agents and their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, use, indications, side effects, and drug interactions. In addition, the pharmacology, effects, side effects, and drug interactions of drug classes such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers are covered in detail. Stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are also part of this course. Special topics such as psychotropic medication use during pregnancy and lactation, psychotropic medication use in the elderly and substance use disorder treatment are also covered in this course. Finally, medication practices in psychiatric nursing, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary cooperation are included.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1The student will have knowledge about the classification, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychopharmacological agents and will be familiar with the use and indications of psychopharmacological agents.
2The student will have knowledge about the pharmacology, effects, side effects, and drug interactions of different psychopharmacological drugs such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers and understand the role and management of these drugs in the treatment process.
3The student will have knowledge about the application, side effects, and effectiveness of stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and will have an idea about in which cases these treatments should be used.
4The student will understand drug administration techniques, patient and family education and interdisciplinary cooperation and will be effective and efficient in patient care by using this knowledge in practice.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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Contribution00000000000

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Assignments133
Final examination133
Presentation / Seminar Preparation212
Report / Project212
Midterm122
Internet Searching/ Library Study4624
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Details 2023-2024 Spring1GANİME CAN GÜR


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
PSH 511 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Assoc. Prof. Dr. GANİME CAN GÜR ganimegur@pau.edu.tr SABF C0334 %85
Goals To provide information about the pharmacology, effects, side effects, interactions, and dose adjustments of psychopharmacological drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and to discuss the responsibilities of the nurse.
Content This course provides an introduction to psychopharmacology and covers the classification of psychopharmacological agents and their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, use, indications, side effects, and drug interactions. In addition, the pharmacology, effects, side effects, and drug interactions of drug classes such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers are covered in detail. Stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are also part of this course. Special topics such as psychotropic medication use during pregnancy and lactation, psychotropic medication use in the elderly and substance use disorder treatment are also covered in this course. Finally, medication practices in psychiatric nursing, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary cooperation are included.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
2 Evaluation and Follow-up of Psychotropic Drugs
3 Antidepressants
4 Antidepressants
5 Antipsychotics
6 Antipsychotics
7 Mood stabilizers
8 Mood stabilizers
9 Stemilation Treatments
10 Stemilation Treatments
11 Use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
12 Psychotropic drug use in the elderly
13 Substance use disorder treatment and psychopharmacology
14 Application of Psychopharmacology in Psychiatric Nursing
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes