Written Assignments

 the Learning Objective(s)

1. How does the term pharmacology differ from the term clinical pharmacology? Give examples of how nurses utilize pharmacology in clinical practice.

2. Briefly describe the phases involved in each step of developing and approving a new drug in the United States.

Group Assignment

Learning Objective

1. Each group discusses the benefits and risks associated with the use of OTC drugs. Each group shares findings with the other groups.

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Clinical Assignments

Learning Objective(s)

1. Review a list of drugs from a patient you have cared for in clinical. Which drugs are OTC drugs? Which drugs are prescription drugs? From the list of drugs, determine which drugs are generic and which are proprietary (brand-name) drugs.

2. Observe or interview registered nurses in the clinical setting. What types of measures are implemented to protect controlled substances?

Web Assignments

Learning Objective(s)

1. Go to the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Web site at: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/index.html. Provide examples of federal controls that have been enacted to prevent abuse of drugs with high abuse potential in health care settings.

2. Go to http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov. Click on “search for clinical trials.” Type a drug of interest into the search box and click for results. Review the research and summarize your findings.

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Go to http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov. Research current clinical trials for a new drug. Summarize the current clinical research data and current phase of research the drug is in.