Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pharmacotherapy in Gynaecology
Course Code
DUGK_023
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Technology of Drug Forms
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Rezeberga
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Rezeberga
Structural Unit
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Contacts
Riga, Miera street 45, Riga Municipality Ltd. Riga Maternity Hospital, dzgk@rsu.lv, +371 67293837
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge about the essence of gynaecological diseases, clinics, interpretation of diagnostic data, principles of treatment, prevention.
Preliminary Knowledge
Female anatomy, physiology, pathological anatomy, propedeutics of medicine, microbiology, pharmacology, organization of health care, epidemiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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Assessment
Individual work
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Examination
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Examination |
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Normal menstrual cycle, hormone release during a normal menstrual cycle and their effect on target organs, hormonal treatment of gynaecological pathologies.
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On site
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2
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Teratogenic factors. Classification of medicines into safety classes. Selection of medications in the treatment of systemic diseases in pregnant women. Vitamins and food supplements during pregnancy.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Uterotonics, their use in obstetrics and gynaecology. Antibacterial therapy in obstetrics and gynaecology.
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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A woman's health throughout her life - diseases and conditions specific to the age period.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Family planning, contraceptive methods, principles of their selection, 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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Specialized room
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2
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The main pathologies of pregnancy, their prevention and principles of treatment: hypertension, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary artery thromboembolism, gestational diabetes, intrahepatic cholestasis, premature birth, and vomiting in pregnant women.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Main gynaecological pathologies, and principles of their treatment: dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, uterine myoma, endometriosis, infertility, genital tract infections, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic floor dysfunction, etc.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Discussion of clinical cases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju materiāls.
2.
Ginekoloģija. Ilzes Vibergas redakcija. Nacionālais apgāds, 2013.
3.
Dzemdniecība. Daces Rezebergas redakcija. Nacionālais apgāds, 2016
4.
Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation. Treatment options and risk assessment. Edited by: Christof Schaefer, Paul Peters and Richard K. Miller. 2015
Additional Reading
1.
“Praktiskā farmakoloģija” I.Purviņš, S.Purviņa., 2011
2.
Williams Obstetrics, 25e, F. Gary Cunningham, Kenneth J. Leveno, Steven L. Bloom, Jodi S. Dashe, Barbara L. Hoffman, Brian M. Casey, Catherine Y. Spong (RSU library resources: AccessMedicine)
3.
Williams Gynecology, 3e, Barbara L. Hoffman, John O. Schorge, Karen D. Bradshaw, Lisa M. Halvorson, Joseph I. Schaffer, Marlene M. Corton (RSU library resources: AccessMedicine)
4.
Drugs in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
5.
Proper maternal nutrition during pregnancy planning and pregnancy: a healthy start in life. Recommendations for health care specialists 2017.
6.
Ieteikumi veselības aprūpes speciālistiem - "Piemērots uzturs, plānojot grūtniecību un grūtniecības laikā — veselīga dzīves sākuma pamats" – profesionāļiem – metodiskie materiāli
Other Information Sources
1.
UpToDate materiāli pieejami RSU elektroniskajā datu bāzē