Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pharmacology
Course Code
FFK_022
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, 3rd floor; Diana.Klava@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about the pharmacological groups of drugs and medicinal products, action, effects, indications and side effects thereof, to create an idea of the effectiveness and safety of drugs, as well as the skill to seek and evaluate scientifically sound information.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Basic knowledge and competence in the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs, knowledge of drug groups and possibilities of using drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Students will be able to formulate the mechanisms of action, indications and side effects of medicinal substances.
Skills
1.To know the most frequently used drugs, their administration, specifics of administration, to be able to evaluate the safety of drugs and caution.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to provide information to the patient about drugs, observe the effects and possible side effects.
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 |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Active presence and participation in classes based on careful preparation in advance. Pass weekly tests successfully. Participation in classes, inhibition of up to 3 classes per semester. |
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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.
Weekly mini tests |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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2.
Colloquium |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Computerized test about the learned subjects, 2x per semester. |
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3.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A computerized test at the end of the semester about all the material learned |
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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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Video
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2
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Topics
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General pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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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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Video
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I
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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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Video
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the central nervous system I
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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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Video
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism I
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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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Video
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2
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Topics
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Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents I
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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General pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Drug toxicology. Geriatric, pediatric patients, pregnant women and the effects of drugs on these patient groups.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system II
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the central nervous system I
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the central nervous system II
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the central nervous system III
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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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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Colloquium No. 1
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Antihistamines. Allergic drug 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism I
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism II
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Pharmacology of Metabolic Agents III
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents I
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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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Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents II
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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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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Colloquium No. 2
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, 16th ed. 2023, 1179 lpp.Suitable for English stream
2.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas
3.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th ed., 2022.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2020Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
EMCDDA.europa
2.
Euphix
3.
Hai web