Unit CLINICAL NURSING IN THE MEDICAL AREA

SPECIAL PHARMACOLOGY

Code	50150802
CFU	2
Teacher	Domenico Vittorio Delfino
Teachers	Domenico Vittorio Delfino
Hours	30 ore - Domenico Vittorio Delfino
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Academic discipline	BIO/14
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Contents	SPECIAL PHARMACOLOGY Drugs acting on the central nervous system with particular reference to local anesthetics, anxiolytics and opiates Anti-inflammatory drugs The cardiovascular system drugs Antibacterial and antiviral chemotherapy Outline of the other classes of drugs
Reference texts	Textbook: H.P. Rang M.M. Dale, J.M. Ritter, P.K. Moore, Pharmacology, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana Reference books: F. Rossi, V. Cuomo, C. Riccardi, Farmacologia: principi di base e applicazioni terapeutiche, Edizioni Minerva Medica A. Goodman & Gilman, The pharmacological basis of therapy, Freeman
Educational objectives	At the end of the course, students will have to: 1) know (know) the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects, toxicological aspects and contraindications of the drugs in the program. Students will also need to know about adverse drug reactions and their treatment; 2) Students will have to critically apply the acquired knowledge to their work (knowing how to do) and will have to reach the ability to monitor the pharmacological treatment, the psycho-physical well-being of the patient (knowing how to be).
Prerequisites	Elements of biology and anatomy
Teaching methods	Face-to-face lessons held with the help of projected powerpoint file on 100% of the course topics. At the end of semester is carried out a training exercise.
Learning verification modality	oral examination
Extended program	SPECIAL PHARMACOLOGY OUTLINE ON DRUGS ACTING AT THE JUNCTION OF SYNAPSES Cholinergic agonists Muscarinic antagonists Catecholamines and sympathomimetic drugs Adrenergic neuron antagonist DRUGS ACTING ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Outline of General Anesthetics Local anesthetics Anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotics Outline of antiepileptic drugs Drugs of Affective Disorders, antipsychotics, antidepressants Opioid analgesics and their antagonists Outline of drugs for the treatment of migraine and the control of vomiting AUTACOIDS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS Outline of histamine and antihistamines Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Outline of the drugs used to treat asthma THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM DRUGS Drugs that affect renal function and electrolyte metabolism Pharmacological control of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone Antihypertensive drugs Antianginal drugs outlines concerning Cardiac glycosides OUTLINE OF THE PHARMACOLOGY NITRIC OXIDE OUTLINE OF DRUGS AFFECTING GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION Antiulcer drugs Drugs antiesofagite Drugs that affect gastrointestinal motility

MEDICAL CLINICAL NURSING

Code	50150803
CFU	3
Teacher	Roberta Amodeo
Teachers	Roberta Amodeo
Hours	45 ore - Roberta Amodeo
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze infermieristiche
Academic discipline	MED/45
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Planning of assistance and use of diagnostic-therapeutic procedures of the main diseases in the medical area. Treatment management and drug administration.
Reference texts	The complete treatise on Nursing - Ed.Piccin Nursing care plans - guidelines for personalized care - Ed.Minerva Medica NANDA Nursing Diagnosis, Definitions and Classifications 2018/2020 Nursing Diagnosis with NOC and NIC - Judith M. Wilkinson- Laurie Barcus
Educational objectives	Manage nursing care for adult and elderly patients with problems related to the case history of priority health problems such as: acute and chronic respiratory problems, neurological, oncological. infectious.
Prerequisites	The student must have acquired knowledge on: Anatomic-physiological bases of diseases - Physiopathological bases of the human body - Nursing pharmacology and semiotics
Teaching methods	Frontal theoretical lessons and practical exercises Tutorial teaching activity: the "PBL" - Problem Based Learning
Other information	Reception hours are on Mondays and Thursdays after 15.00 at the headquarters of the CdS
Learning verification modality	Oral examination
Extended program	Nursing documentation: nursing record The patient's nursing care plan: with respiratory problems with cardio-circulatory problems with diabetic problems with problems of renal failure with neurological problems Nursing care for the sick with oncological problems Safety handling and administration of antiblastic drugs Artificial nutrition Procedures, operating instructions relating to the aforementioned clinical pictures; drug maintenance, operational indications - Narcotics registry management - Safety measures for administration: general rules, dosage calculation and administration times Management of therapy, administration and conservation errors in some particular situations The initial and continuous assessment as a strategy to monitor adverse therapeutic effects: observation, nursing history, physiological factors, psychosocial factors. The development of self-handling skills: education in the autonomous management of prescribed drugs: compliance, therapeutic adherence and ineffective adhesion to the therapeutic regime.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Code	50147801
CFU	1
Teacher	Maria Bruna Pasticci
Teachers	Maria Bruna Pasticci
Hours	15 ore - Maria Bruna Pasticci
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Academic discipline	MED/17
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	italian
Contents	Clinical and epidemiologic features of some infecious disease pathologies
Reference texts	Medicina Interna, Renato Massini, MAC GRAW HILL
Educational objectives	Acquire knowledge of the main infectious syndromes, including hospital acquired and health-care associated infections
Prerequisites	For a better understanding of the course, it is mandatory to have a basic knowledge of microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and infection control
Teaching methods	Frontal lectures with slide presentation
Other information	See University site for lectures and examinations dates Lectures frequency is compulsory
Learning verification modality	Multiple chice examination Correct answers superior or equal 60%, oral discussion if required
Extended program	Viral hepatitis HIV infection Occupational risks, parenteral transmitted diseases - prevention Isolation Healthcare associated infections (urinary tract infections, venous catheter infections, pneumonia) Diagnosis of infectious diseases Meningitis Tuberculosis Sepsis, endocarditis Respiratory infections

INTERNAL MEDICINE - I

Code	50147701
CFU	1
Teacher	Matteo Pirro
Teachers	Matteo Pirro
Hours	15 ore - Matteo Pirro
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Academic discipline	MED/09
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Clinical nursing in the medical area
Reference texts	Antonelli Incalzi “Internal medicine for nursing sciences” - editor Piccin
Educational objectives	Acquisition of basic knowledge concerning pathophysiological processes, along with elements of semeiotics, clinic, diagnostics and therapy, with respect to epidemiologically relevant pathological conditions in the internal medicine field Acquisition of the ability to identify the care needs of patients affected by pathological conditions in the internal medicine field Acquisition of the ability to identify the most appropriate methods of intervention for the patient's care needs, consistently with scientific evidence and through an integrated approach with other healthcare professionals, in the perspective of a treatment path that combines different skills and professionalism. Acquisition of the ability to identify the characteristics of the main class of drugs, with the relative indications and contraindications, as well as the relative adverse effects.
Prerequisites	Contents and objectives of the integrated courses of previous years
Teaching methods	Frontal lessons
Other information
Learning verification modality	Oral exam
Extended program	Anamnesis: general lines Physical examination: general lines Physiogenesis of the main symptoms and objective signs: alterations in body temperature, dyspnea, cyanosis, cough, expectoration, chest pain, edema, ascites, jaundice, alterations in the state of consciousness, disorders of diuresis and urination, hemoptysis, hemophtous, hematemesis, melaena, anorexia, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Indications and interpretation of the main blood tests and arterial blood gas analysis. The ECG fundamentals.

INTERNAL MEDICINE - II

Code	50147601
CFU	1
Teacher	Matteo Pirro
Teachers	Matteo Pirro
Hours	15 ore - Matteo Pirro
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Interdisciplinari e cliniche
Academic discipline	MED/09
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Clinical nursing in the medical area
Reference texts	Antonelli Incalzi “Internal medicine for nursing sciences” - editor Piccin
Educational objectives	Acquisition of basic knowledge concerning pathophysiological processes, along with elements of semeiotics, clinic, diagnostics and therapy, with respect to epidemiologically relevant pathological conditions in the internal medicine field Acquisition of the ability to identify the care needs of patients affected by pathological conditions in the internal medicine field Acquisition of the ability to identify the most appropriate methods of intervention for the patient's care needs, consistently with scientific evidence and through an integrated approach with other healthcare professionals, in the perspective of a treatment path that combines different skills and professionalism. Acquisition of the ability to identify the characteristics of the main class of drugs, with the relative indications and contraindications, as well as the relative adverse effects.
Prerequisites	Contents and objectives of the integrated courses of previous years
Teaching methods	Frontal lessons
Other information
Learning verification modality	Oral exam
Extended program	Metabolism (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management): diabetes mellitus and complications; thyroid function abnormalities. Cardiovascular system (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management): atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, pericarditis, endocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, peripheral artery disease, stroke. Respiratory system (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management): pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, COPD, respiratory failure. Gastrointestinal system (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management): liver cirrhosis. Hematopoietic system (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management): anemia, thrombocytopenia. Sepsis (clinical presentation, hints of therapy, nursing management).