Medicação e ensino de química: possibilidades de erros na administração de medicamentos e as relações entre o conhecimento químico necessário para o uso racional e crítico.

Abstract

The use of medications is a common practice in people's experiences, being fundamental forhealthcare and the treatment of various ailments. Therefore, addressing the theme ofmedication in Chemistry classes can represent an important pedagogical strategy forpromoting scientific literacy, encouraging reflection on the impacts of medications on thehuman body, society, and the environment. The objective of this work was to analyze therelationships between medication and chemistry teaching, through a bibliographic survey withthe aim of fostering reflections on the errors in the administration of medications and theconnections between the chemical knowledge necessary for rational and critical use. Theteaching of Chemistry gains relevance not only in the academic aspect but also as an essentialtool for the training of more aware citizens who are prepared to deal with everyday situations,such as the lack of chemical knowledge. We conducted a bibliographic survey based on thetheoretical and methodological assumptions of qualitative research. In this way, weresearched theses and dissertations available in the BDTD database (Brazilian Digital Libraryof Theses and Dissertations). This research sought theoretical and methodological groundingin academic studies focused on teaching Chemistry with an emphasis on topics related tomedications, self-medication, and public health. The topic of medications can be a possibilityto value the life experiences of students, provide reflections for different situations, andpromote a collaborative construction of knowledge that is applicable and close to the student'sreality.