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Basics of Pharmacology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:26.01.2023 15:15:54
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | FLK_014 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine | Target Audience: | Medical Services; Public Health | ||||||
| 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]Klava rsu[pnkts]lv; Indra[pnkts]Dumbergarsu[pnkts]lv; +371 67613517 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 30 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 30 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 0 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 0 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 30 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 30 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, symptoms of certain diseases. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide students with basic knowledge of general and special pharmacology. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General pharmacology | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Special pharmacology, pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Pharmacology of the afferent nervous system | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system II | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Pharmacology of medicines affecting metabolism I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Pharmacology of internal diseases I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Pharmacology of internal diseases II | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Exam | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | General pharmacology | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Special pharmacology, pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Pharmacology of the afferent nervous system | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Pharmacology of the central nervous system II | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Pharmacology of medicines affecting metabolism I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Pharmacology of internal diseases I | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Pharmacology of internal diseases II | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Exam | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Learning about the general and special pharmacology, as well as selection and analysis of information on medicines, application and use thereof in the treatment process. Independent learning is assessed in each class in form of a test taken or a presentation made, graded as pass or fail. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Active participation in practical classes, the quality of oral responses. Regular test (including small test): testing knowledge on the topics covered in the study course, a test is taken or a presentation is prepared. Active participation and class tests are assessed on a pass/fail basis and work must be done in the event of a failed class. Final examination – a written exam (multiple-choice test). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | After successful fulfilment of the study course requirements, students will have acquired knowledge of groups of pharmacological agents, medicines used in care, mechanisms of action, side effects and peculiarities of use thereof. | ||||||||
| Skills: | As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to evaluate and analyse the effectiveness and side effects of medication care, side effects, educate the patient about the correct use of medicines. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to: 1. Classify groups of pharmacological agents. 2. Generalise the risks and benefits of the relevant drug treatment. 3. Interpret professional information on drugs. 4. Evaluate and analyse the patient’s condition while taking medicines. 5. Anticipate patient problems related to medicines. 6. Analyse the positive and negative effects of medicines on the body. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Receptūra un farmakoloģija. Mācību līdzeklis profesora I.Purviņa redakcijā – Rīga, RSU, 2008 – 168 lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas | ||||||||
