28222 - PHARMACOLOGY

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Carolina Chabrera Sanz

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 4

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 2

• Catalan

The languages that coexist in the classroom are Catalan, Spanish and English. The final test will be in Catalan.

The Pharmacology subject aims to introduce second-year nursing students to the knowledge and use of pharmacological strategies for the treatment of patients.

It is intended that the students know the concepts and general principles essential for the pharmacological treatment of the most frequent diseases in the population. Students must know the beneficial and harmful effects of drugs, their mechanism of action, the risk of interaction with other drugs and food, their use in case of poisoning and their main indications as well as contraindications.

The gender perspective will be an aspect that the teaching staff will take into account by making an inclusive and non-sexist use of language and promoting the equal participation of everyone in an inclusive environment both in master classes and in seminar sessions. The different pharmacological responses in both women and men will become visible. Female bibliographic references will be provided in the classroom to the extent that the subject allows it and the full first name of the authors will be used. Regarding the images of the content in the teaching material, the non-perpetuation of stereotypes will be encouraged.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others. 

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

General pharmacology

Introduction to the subject. Basic principles of pharmacology

Origin and composition of drugs

Research and development of new drugs. Pre-clinical, clinical trials and pharmacovigilance

Medicinal forms of common use

Routes of drug administration

Pharmacokinetics: dynamics of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs

Pharmacodynamics: molecular mechanisms of action of drugs

             Individual drug responses. Pharmacogenetics

             Adverse drug reactions. Allergies and intolerances, toxic effects

             Interactions between drugs and between drugs and food

Endocrine Pharmacology

Blood glucose control: Insulin and hypoglycemics

Thyroid and antithyroid drugs

Pharmacology of the respiratory system

Bronchodilators

Antitussives, mucolytics and expectorants

Cardiovascular and renal pharmacology

Antihypertensives

Pharmacology of heart failure

Antiarrhythmics

Pharmacology of the digestive tract

Antacids and antiemetics

Drugs for gastric motility disorders

Pharmacotherapy of inflammatory bowel disease

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic

Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Opiates

Antiinfectives

Antibiotics

Antifungals

Antivirals and antiretrovirals

Neuropharmacology

Autonomic nervous system

            Cholinergics and anticholinergics

            Adrenergic and antiadrenergic

Central nervous system

            Neurotransmission

            Antidepressants and anxiolytics

            Antipsychotics

            Opioids and analgesics

            Antiepileptics and anticonvulsants

            Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

            Hypnotics and sedatives

Pharmacology of hypercholesterolemia

Treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

Hematopoietic system

Anticoagulants, fibrinolytics and antiplatelets

Hematopoietic and antianemic growth factors

Treatments for intoxications

SEMINARS:

They will consist of 3 two-hour sessions where the different concepts learned during the lectures will be worked on in an applied manner.

The resolution of these will have to be delivered according to the pre-established working groups at the beginning of each session.

The assessment system for the skills and learning outcomes of this subject includes different assessment activities for Subject 1 - Anatomo-physiopathology:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

In order for the exam grade to be averaged with the rest of the grades obtained during the course of the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 5 points out of a total of 10 points.

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option to make up the subject are those who have obtained a grade of "fail". If the subject is not passed, the only part that can be retaken is the exam, with an extraordinary exam (retake) within the same academic year. The continuous assessment grade will be kept: individual work (self-assessment questionnaires on Moodle) and group work (seminars).

The seminars are not compulsory but non-attendance will correspond to a non-presentation of the activities carried out in the seminar by the student, and therefore a zero in the activity.

The evaluation system and recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

Castells Molina, Silvia; Hernandez Perez, Margarita. Pharmacology in nursing. 3rd edition. Elsevier, 2012.

Lorenzo, Pedro; Moreno, Alfonso; Lizasoain, Ignacio; Leza, Juan Carlos; Moro, Maria Ángeles, Portolés, Antonio. Velázquez: Basic and clinical pharmacology. 19th edition. Pan American Medicine, 2018.

Ritter, James M; Flower, Rod J; Henderson, Graeme; Loke, Yoon Kong; MacEwan, David; Rang, Humphrey P. Rang and Dale. Pharmacology 9th edition. Elsevier 2020

Armijo, Juan Antonio; Mediavilla, Africa. Human pharmacology. 6th edition, Elsevier Masson, 2014.

Somoza, Beatriz; Cano, Mª Victoria; Guerra, Pedro Enrique. Pharmacology in nursing. Theory and practical cases. Pan American, 2020.