Summary nursing and pharmacology

Nursing & Pharmacology Examination Guide
This guide is designed to help nursing and pharmacology students prepare effectively for examinations.
It provides clear explanations, exam-focused points, and structured content for easy revision.

1. Nursing Fundamentals
The Nursing Process:
1 Assessment
2 Diagnosis
3 Planning
4 Implementation
5 Evaluation
Patient Care & Safety:
1 Vital signs monitoring
2 Infection prevention and control
3 Patient hygiene and comfort
4 Accurate documentation
5 Ethical and legal responsibilities

2. Pharmacology Basics
1 Drug classifications and names
2 Routes of administration
3 Dosage forms
4 Generic and brand names
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Pharmacodynamics: Drug actions, therapeutic effects, side effects, toxicity

3. Common Drug Classes (Exam-Focused)
1 Analgesics and Antipyretics
2 Antibiotics
3 Antihypertensives
4 Antidiabetics
5 Cardiovascular drugs
6 Central Nervous System drugs
For each drug class, focus on: mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and
nursing responsibilities.

4. Dosage Calculations
1 Basic dosage calculation formulas
2 IV flow rate calculations