Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Rheumatology (Pathology Clinical Pharmacology Methods of Examination and Interpretation of Data, Symptomatology and Pharmacotherapy)
Course Code
ISK_237
Branch of Science
Basic medicine
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 rheumatological diseases, evaluation of examinations, basic methods of treatment and pharmacotherapy options for rheumatological diseases.
The study module comprises an integrated training 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 of treatment and pharmacotherapy possibilities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology and pathology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will have knowledge of the following: • aetiology, pathogenesis of rheumatological diseases; • the most common clinical manifestations and complications of rheumatological diseases; • evaluation of the results of diagnostic examinations for rheumatological diseases; • basic treatments for rheumatological diseases; • pharmacotherapy options for rheumatological diseases.
Skills
1.The student will be able: • to assess and interpret the results of diagnostic examinations for rheumatological diseases; • to assess the pharmacotherapy of rheumatological diseases.
Competences
1.The student will be able: • in collaboration with the medical practitioners, to determine a pharmacotherapy plan for the individual rheumatology patient; • 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 effect and plan the prevention thereof, and provide the necessary information to other medical specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
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 rheumatological condition.
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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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Rheumatological pathologies.
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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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3
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Topics
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Clinical pharmacology in rheumatology.
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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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Differential diagnosis and principles of treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal and articular systems.
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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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3
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Topics
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Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic scleroderma, vasculitis: epidemiology, causes, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment tactics and prevention.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
A. Lejnieka redakcijā. Klīniskā medicīna. Trešā grāmata. Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2012 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
G. Firestein, R. Budd, E. Harris, I. McInnes, S. Ruddy, J. Sergent, eds. Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology, 11th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders Company, 2021
3.
Lekciju un nodarbību materiāli.
Additional Reading
1.
Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 12th edition. Lippincott Williams &Wilkins, 2017
2.
Goldman-Cecil Medicine. W.B.Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 2020
Other Information Sources
1.
The Merck Manual, Internets