Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pharmacology
Course Code
FFK_003
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līva Vanaga
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, Konsula street 21, 2nd floor, room 211, Riga, LV-1007; liva.vanaga@rsu.lv, linda.rugele@rsu.lv, tel. +37167409213
About Study Course
Objective
According to the needs of the specialty to be studied, to promote students' ability to orient themselves in the pharmacotherapy of the most important groups of medicines and the most common chronic diseases and acute conditions. To provide knowledge about the most characteristic side effects and contraindications, taking into account the choice of the method of administration.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to describe the effect of drugs on organ system functions, will be able to define the basic indications, most common side effects and contraindications.
2.Students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of drug action, their effectiveness and risk development conditions.
Skills
1.Be able to classify medicines according to their use in the treatment of chronic diagnoses, acute illnesses or emergency conditions.
2.Be able to describe the purpose and risks of the use of indicated medicines.
3.Be able to differentiate the risks associated with the use and administration of medicines according to their severity.
4.Be able to calculate the dose to be administered according to the prescription.
Competences
1.Will be able to analyse the medicines indicated in the anamnesis and orders according to the expected clinical effect, will be able to assess their therapeutic effectiveness and the development of side effects in the work environment.
2.Be able to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed dosage and rate of administration of high-risk medications.
3.Be able to participate in the reduction of risks of medication errors, administration and inappropriate prescription.
4.Be able to educate patients about the correct use of medicines, their indications and adverse effects.
5.Be able to explain the meaning and therapeutic effectiveness of medicines in a vocabulary understandable to the patient.
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.
Case studies |
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Test
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Analysis of the prescriptions received and fulfilled during the clinical practice according to the requirements of the report protocol (placed in E-studies). The format of the work (electronic or paper) will be specified during the semester by mutual agreement between the lecturer and the students. The protocol is submitted within the specified deadline before the individual interviews. Submission of the protocol is mandatory. The independent work is assessed with a test. |
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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.
Colloquium I |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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30-question examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, clinical case studies and calculation tasks in varying proportions. |
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2.
Colloquium II |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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30-question examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, clinical case studies and calculation tasks in varying proportions. |
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3.
Individual interviews |
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Test
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At the end of the study course, on the scheduled dates, each student must have an individual interview with the lecturer, during which feedback is given on the course and an analysis of the independent work is carried out. The interview is a mandatory event, without which the student cannot obtain a positive final assessment in the course. |
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4.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The accumulated exam assessment is awarded in the study course regardless of the value obtained, but the condition of individual discussions with the course lecturer is mandatory. The final assessment is calculated as the average grade from both mid-semester examinations taken during the semester. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video 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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Pharmacodynamic effects.
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Description of the route of administration.
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Introduction to pharmacokinetics.
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Characteristics of dosage forms.
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Drug side effects and allergies.
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Basic principles of drug interactions.
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Variety of names of medicines.
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Generic and branded medicines.
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Over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements.
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Medicines Register. Medicines Description.
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Ordinary and special prescription. Prescribing rules.
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Video 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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Clinical profile of antibiotics.
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Characterisation of antivirals.
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Characterisation of antiparasitic agents.
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Principles of antifungal therapy.
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Video 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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Female sex hormones as contraceptives. Side effects and risks of contraceptives.
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The variety, use, properties and problems of glucocorticoid drugs.
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Mineralocorticoids.
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Management of acute adrenal insufficiency.
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Catecholamine drugs, their uses.
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Management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Regional anaesthetics. Epidural and spinal anaesthetics.
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Anesthetic agents.
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Medicinal products used in the treatment of epilepsy.
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Migraine management options.
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Video 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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Principles of depression treatment.
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Principles of anxiety treatment.
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Bipolar disorder management.
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Management of serotonin syndrome.
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The basic principles of schizophrenia therapy.
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Management of acute psychosis.
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Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.
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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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Pharmacodynamic effects.
|
|
Description of the route of administration.
|
|
Introduction to pharmacokinetics.
|
|
Characteristics of dosage forms.
|
|
Drug side effects and allergies.
|
|
Basic principles of drug interactions.
|
|
Variety of names of medicines.
|
|
Generic and branded medicines.
|
|
Over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements.
|
|
Medicines Register. Medicines Description.
|
|
Ordinary and special prescription. Prescribing rules.
|
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Clinical profile of antibiotics.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Characterisation of antivirals.
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Characterisation of antiparasitic agents.
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Principles of antifungal therapy.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Guideline-based wound care.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Female sex hormones as contraceptives. Side effects and risks of contraceptives.
|
|
The variety, use, properties and problems of glucocorticoid drugs.
|
|
Mineralocorticoids.
|
|
Management of acute adrenal insufficiency.
|
|
Catecholamine drugs, their uses.
|
|
Anti-thrombotic and hypolipidaemic agents.
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Management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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Principles of osteoporosis therapy (only for Nursing students)
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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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1st colloquium: basic principles of pharmacology, antimicrobial therapy, antiviral agents, possibilities of use of hormonal 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Principles of Parkinson’s disease therapy (only for the Nursing students)
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Regional anaesthetics. Epidural and spinal anaesthetics.
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Anesthetic agents.
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Medicinal products used in the treatment of epilepsy.
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Epilepsy management.
|
|
Migraine management options.
|
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Principles of depression treatment.
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|
Principles of anxiety treatment.
|
|
Bipolar disorder management.
|
|
Management of serotonin syndrome.
|
|
The basic principles of schizophrenia therapy.
|
|
Management of acute psychosis.
|
|
Pharmacotherapy for insomnia.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Principles of therapy for autoimmune conditions.
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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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Calculations in nursing and midwifery practice.
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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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2nd colloquium: principles of anaesthesia, basic principles of therapy of neurological, psychiatric diseases, pharmacotherapy of autoimmune conditions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rebar, Cherie R., et al. Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy, Wolters Kluwer, 2022. ProQuest Ebook CentralSuitable for English stream
2.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, 15th ed. 2021, 1179 lpp.Suitable for English stream
3.
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed.Suitable for English stream
4.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas
Additional Reading
1.
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2020Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
EMCDDA.europaSuitable for English stream
2.
EuphixSuitable for English stream
3.
Hai webSuitable for English stream