Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacologically Assisted Care in Obstetrics
Course Code
FFK_001
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery; Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Diāna Klāva
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Diana.Klava@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517
About Study Course
Objective
1. To help students acquire basic knowledge in Clinical Pharmacology, including the medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, their effects on the pregnant woman, the foetus, and the condition of the newborn during the use of medications. 2. To analyse it.
Preliminary Knowledge
In physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, gynaecology and obstetrics, neonatology. Knowledge of the official language.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successfully meeting the requirements of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow them to describe the main pharmacological groups of medicinal products, preparations used in the therapy of various diseases, including obstetrics, to formulate the mechanisms of action of medicinal products, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to make a rational choice of preparations according to the clinical situation, justify the use of medicines and their characteristics for the pregnant woman, the foetus and the newborn.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to: 1. Use basic theoretical knowledge and competence in general, clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, combining and replacing medications in cases of various clinical situations, including during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. 2. Describe preparations of pharmacological groups. 3. Formulate their mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects. 4. Evaluate the risks and benefits of treatment. 5. Independently obtain, select and analyse information about medications, application and use thereof in the treatment process. 6. Demonstrate a scientific approach to resolution of topical issues, as well as be competent in specific literature.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work – learning about the general and clinical pharmacology, as well as selection and analysis of information on medicines, their application and use in the treatment process.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
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20% attendance, 30% colloquium (pass), 50% exam (pass), which together form the overall assessment for the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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1.L – Cardiovascular pharmacology and pregnancy
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Preterm birth. Spontaneous abortion and medication used for it's prophylaxis and treatment. Medication abortion. Medications used for induction of labour.
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Video Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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5.L – Pain. Analgesics. Use thereof during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system . Use of drugs during pregnancy
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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1st Colloquium
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Video Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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4.L – Treatment of diabetes mellitus. Use of hypoglycemic agents during pregnancy
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Video Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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2.L – Medical substances affecting the functions of the respiratory organs. Use thereof in pregnant women
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pharmacology of diabetes mellitus. Use of hypoglycemic agents during pregnancy
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Phamacology of respiratory diseases. Medication used for them, their use thereof in pregnant women
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Medications affecting fertility. Effect of medication on the fetus and lactation.
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Auditorium
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Pharmacology of Gastrointestinal diseases.
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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2nd Colloquium.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pharmacology of Analgesics. Use thereof during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Video Lecture
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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3.L – Agents affecting the motor and secretory functions of the digestive tract
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system . Use of drugs during pregnancy
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Location
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Dermatological medications. Insight into the pharmacotherapy of AD, psoriasis. Therapy of postpartum bleeding.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ainsworth, Sean B. Neonatal Formulary: Drug Use in Pregnancy and the First Year of Life. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
2.
Briggs, Gerald G; Freeman, Roger K; Yaffe, Sumner J. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, 1728 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Dzemdniecība. Daces Rezebergas redakcijā. Medicīnas apgāds, 2016, 448 lpp.
4.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2021, 1179 lpp.
6.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas
Additional Reading
1.
Ford, Susan M. Roach's introductory clinical pharmacology / Susan M. Ford, Sally S. Roach. 9th ed. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010
2.
Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment. edited by Christof Schaefer, et al. Elsevier Science & Technology, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central
3.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th Ed. Laurence L. Brunton, et al. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2022
4.
Barbara G Wells. Pharmacotherapy Handbook. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2021
5.
British National Formulary. BNF 2019
Other Information Sources
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www.vm.gov.lv
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www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/
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www.euphix.org/
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http://www. haiweb.org/
6.
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