Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Pharmacology and Management of Pharmacologically Assisted Care
Course Code
FFK_011
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līga Henke
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Liga.Henke@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517
About Study Course
Objective
Students must acquire knowledge of the pharmacological groups of medicines and formulated products, be able to assess the effectiveness and safety of medicines, know what information should be provided about medicines for safe use by the patient.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, pathology, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful fulfilment of the study course requirements, the student will have acquired knowledge, which will allow to describe pharmacotherapeutic groups, as well as to formulate their mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to select the most appropriate medicines in an individualised dosage regimen according to the specific situation to ensure optimal patient treatment and disease prevention.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate mechanisms of action of medicines, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects. 2. Independently obtain, select and analyse information about medicines, use thereof in the treatment process. 3. Orient in specific literature.
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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Individual work – learning about pharmacology, as well as information on medicines, application and use thereof in the treatment process, analysis of medicines.
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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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Regular class tests or colloquia during practical classes.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Histaminergic system, anaphylaxis, antihistamines. Agents used in the pharmacotherapy of allergic conditions
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analgesics, side effects, interactions thereof
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Antiseptics and antimicrobials. Side effects and interactions thereof
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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 agents affecting the central nervous 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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiotonics. Agents affecting arterial hypertension. Antiarrhythmics
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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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Agents affecting the function of the digestive organs
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Agents used in the treatment of respiratory diseases
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Specifics of the action of medicines in geriatrics and paediatrics
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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 and inflammation. Allergies. Antimicrobials
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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 agents affecting the central nervous 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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Hormonal medicines
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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 effector organs
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011, 896 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, December 13, 2018.
3.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas.
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, December 13, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
British National Formulary, BNF No. 70, March 2019
2.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 14th Ed. Laurence L. Brunton, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2022
3.
Pharmacotherapy Handbook. Barbara G Wells. McGraw-Hill Medical, October 10, 2021, 1164 pages | ISBN-10: 0071748342 | ISBN-13: 978-0071748346
4.
Autoru kolektīvs profesora Aivara Lejnieka redakcijā. Klīniskā medicīna, 2010-2012
5.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
6.
British National Formulary, BNF No. 70, March 2019
7.
Pharmacotherapy Handbook. Barbara G Wells. McGraw-Hill Medical, October 10, 2021, 1164 pages | ISBN-10: 0071748342 | ISBN-13: 978-0071748346
Other Information Sources
2.
www.vm.gov.lv
3.
www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/