Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nephrology (Pathology Clinical Pharmacology Methods of Examination and Interpretation of Data, Symptomatology and Pharmacotherapy)
Course Code
ISK_235
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Clinical Pharmacy
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Larisa Umnova
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge in clinical areas – pathophysiology of diseases, clinical manifestations of nephrological diseases, evaluation of examinations, basic methods of treatment and pharmacotherapy options for renal and urinary tract diseases.
The study module comprises an integrated learning cycle in which the student is gradually introduced to the pathological physiology of a group of diseases, clinical pharmacology, clinical manifestations, examination possibilities, interpretation of examination data, principles and types of treatment and pharmacotherapy possibilities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic human anatomy, basic physiology and pathologies, medical biochemistry, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will have knowledge of the following: • causes and mechanisms of kidney and urinary tract diseases; • the most common clinical manifestations and complications of kidney and urinary tract diseases; • options for kidney and urinary tract examination and interpretation of results; • basic types of treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases; • pharmacotherapy options for kidney and urinary tract diseases.
Skills
1.The student will be able: • to analyse and interpret the results of kidney and urinary tract examinations; • to evaluate pharmacotherapy of nephrological patients.
Competences
1.The student will be able: • in collaboration with the medical practitioners, to determine a pharmacotherapy plan for an individual patient with a kidney and urinary tract disease; • to assess the advantages and disadvantages of pharmacotherapy methods in relation to the patient’s examination data; • to monitor the progress of pharmacotherapy, predict side effects and plan the prevention thereof, and provide the necessary information to other medical specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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The student independently studies the literature offered in the study programme, summarises the obtained information. Prepares a clinical pharmacist’s assessment of pharmacotherapy for a patient with a kidney and urinary tract disease.
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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Active participation in practical classes; written assignments completed in high quality and submitted on time, quality of oral answers.
Exam: understanding of the principles of diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases, including clinical case analysis, is tested.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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The concept of the level of damage to the urinary system. Complaints and history in patients with kidney, ureter and bladder diseases. Physical examination of the patient. Laboratory and radiological investigation methods of the urinary system.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacological agents affecting the urinary system.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Clinical pharmacology in nephrology.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Structure and functions of the urinary tract system. Pathologies of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Urinary tract infections, kidney stone disease, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease: causes, clinical manifestations and treatment. Anaemia and bone damage caused by chronic kidney disease. Kidney replacement therapy. Indications, principles and complications of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Kidney transplant.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Glomerulopathy syndromes, causes, symptoms and treatment principles thereof.
Kidney damage in case of diabetes mellitus, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms and treatment principles thereof. Kidney damage in case of systemic diseases: amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, kidney damage caused by systemic connective tissue diseases, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms and treatment options thereof.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
A. Lejnieka redakcijā. Klīniskā medicīna. Pirmā grāmata. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Pētersons A., Veverbrants E., Lazovskis I. Kā atklāt un ārstēt nieru slimības. A. Pētersona autorizdevums, 1998 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Lekciju un nodarbību materiāli.
Additional Reading
1.
Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology. 3rd ed., 2015
Other Information Sources
1.
The Merck Manual, Internets
2.
Welsby P.D. Clinical history taking and examination. 2nd ed. London: Churchill Livingstone, 2002