Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacologically Assisted Care
Course Code
FFK_009
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
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
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.
Preliminary Knowledge
In physiology, pharmacology, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.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
1.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.
Competences
1.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.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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-
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Individual work – learning general and clinical pharmacology, as well as selecting and analyzing information about medications, their application and use in the treatment process.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Regular short tests of practical lessons + active presence during the lesson 20%
Intermediate arithmetic average mark 30%
Final exam - exam 50%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system I (Drugs used in the treatment of coronary heart disease and arterial hypertension)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 I (Drugs used in the treatment of coronary heart disease and arterial hypertension)
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system II (drugs used to treat heart failure and arrhythmia)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 II (drugs used to treat heart failure and arrhythmia)
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Pharmacology of the respiratory system + Antiallergic agents
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 respiratory system + Antiallergic agents
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Pharmacology of the digestive system
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 digestive system
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Diabetes. Medicinal products used for treatment, their mechanisms of action, side effects
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Diabetes. Medicinal products used for treatment, their mechanisms of action, side effects
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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1. Intermediate test
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Pain. Analgesics, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects and interactions
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 dermatological diseases
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 kidney diseases + electrolytes
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Anticancer, immunosuppressive agents. Biological preparations.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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2. Examination
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine, 5th Edition, 2020, by McGraw-Hill
3.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas.
4.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018 by McGraw-Hill Education.
5.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6.
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine, 5th Edition, 2020, by McGraw-Hill
7.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018 by McGraw-Hill Education.
Other Information Sources
1.
www.vm.gov.lv
2.
www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/
3.
www.euphix.org/
5.
http://www. haiweb.org/
6.
Latvijas Zāļu valsts aģentūras Zāļu patēriņa statistika