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Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacologically Assisted Care

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:30.01.2023 09:04:45
Study Course Information
Course Code:FLK_010LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Diāna Klāva
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Pharmacology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Diana[pnkts]Klavaatrsu[pnkts]lv; Indra[pnkts]Dumbergaatrsu[pnkts]lv; +371 67613517
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
In physiology, pharmacology, pathological physiology.
Objective:
Students should acquire knowledge about pharmacological groups and preparations of drugs, should be able to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of drugs, should know what information should be provided about drugs to the patient for safe use of drugs, and should also be able to find the right solution in case of negative effects of drugs.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system I (Drugs used in the treatment of coronary heart disease and arterial hypertension)Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
2Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system II (drugs used to treat heart failure and arrhythmia)Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
3Pharmacology of the respiratory system + Antiallergic agentsLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
4Pharmacology of the digestive systemLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
5Diabetes. Medicinal products used for treatment, their mechanisms of action, side effectsLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
61. Intermediate testClasses1.00auditorium
7Pain. Analgesics, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects and interactionsClasses1.00auditorium
8Pharmacology of dermatological diseasesClasses1.00auditorium
9Pharmacology of kidney diseases + electrolytesClasses1.00auditorium
10Anticancer, immunosuppressive agents. Biological preparations.Classes1.00auditorium
112. ExaminationClasses1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work – learning general and clinical pharmacology, as well as selecting and analyzing information about medications, their application and use in the treatment process.
Assessment Criteria:
Regular short tests of practical lessons + active presence during the lesson 20% Intermediate arithmetic average mark 30% Final exam - exam 50%
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:After successfully fulfilling the requirements of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge about groups of pharmacological agents, medications used in care, their mechanisms of action, side effects, peculiarities of use.
Skills:As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of medication care, side effects, educating the patient about the correct use of medication.
Competencies:As a result of studying the study course, students will be able to: 1. Assess the patient's condition during medication use, analyze it. 2. Anticipate the patient's problems related to medication use. 3. Plan medication administration, patient observation during and after medication administration. 4. Analyze the positive and negative effects of medications on the body. 5. Take measures in case of adverse effects of medication. 6. Inform the patient, relatives, other health care workers about the possible effects of medications, problems and the possibilities of reducing them. 7. Educate the patient about the correct use of medications, possible problems, their clinical manifestations, actions if long-term use of medications is planned.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine, 5th Edition, 2020, by McGraw-Hill
3Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas.
4Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018 by McGraw-Hill Education.
5Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine, 5th Edition, 2020, by McGraw-Hill
7Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018 by McGraw-Hill Education.
Other Information Sources
1www.vm.gov.lv
2www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/
3www.euphix.org/
4http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/
5http://www. haiweb.org/
6Latvijas Zāļu valsts aģentūras Zāļu patēriņa statistika