Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Course Code
LF_034
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agate Plakide
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
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, and also be able to find the right solution in case of negative effects of medicines.
Preliminary Knowledge
In physiology, pharmacology, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students acquire basic knowledge and competence in the care of patients receiving medical therapy.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to evaluate and analyse the effectiveness and side effects of medication care, side effects, educate the patient about the correct use of medicines.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to: • plan the administration of medicines; • evaluate and analyse the patient’s condition while taking medicines; • anticipate problems related to taking medicines; • analyse the positive and negative effects of medicines on the body; • educate the patient about correct use of medicines, possible problems, clinical manifestations thereof, actions in case long-term use of medicines is planned.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual work – selection and analysis of information on medicines, use thereof in the treatment process.
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Examination
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1.
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Students’ knowledge and skills are assessed in multiple-choice tests (50%) and final exam (50%)
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Antianginal medicines
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Class/Seminar
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2
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Topics
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Antianginal medicines
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Auditorium
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2
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Antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive medicines
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Auditorium
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2
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Antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive medicines
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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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Anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, blood derivates
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Auditorium
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Anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, blood derivates
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Auditorium
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2
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Medicines affecting the respiratory system
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Medicines affecting the respiratory system
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Antibiotics
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2
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Topics
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Antibiotics
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2
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Analgesics
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analgesics
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Auditorium
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2
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Psychotropic medicines
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Psychotropic medicines
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Auditorium
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2
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Medicines affecting the digestive system
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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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Medicines affecting the digestive system
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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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Medicines for diabetes mellitus therapy
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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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Medicines for diabetes mellitus therapy
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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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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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Gaļina Biksone „Medikamentozā ārstēšana un aprūpe”, SIA „KERENA”, Rīga, 2002. un 2008.gads, 704. lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Biksone G., Behmanis A. Solis pa solim pacientu konsultēšanā. Rīga, 2016.
4.
Lekciju materiāli.
Additional Reading
1.
Zāļu rokasgrāmata, Nacionālais apgāds, 2009
Other Information Sources
1.
www.zva.gov.lv
2.
www.ema.europa.eu