Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basic Pharmacology
Course Code
FFK_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Margarita Zvonkova
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Margarita.Zvonkova@gmail.com; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of basic knowledge in general and special pharmacology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, symptoms of certain diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students obtain basic theoretical knowledge in pharmacology.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to evaluate the role of drug therapy in the organisation of health care, will know the most commonly used groups of drugs, their effects and side effects.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to: • generalise the risks and benefits of the relevant drug treatment; • interpret professional information on drugs.
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.
Individual work |
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Individual work – learning about the general and special pharmacology, as well as selection and analysis of information on medicines, their application and use in the treatment process.
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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The total assessment is made up of: Final examination – a written exam (multiple-choice test) 50% and work in classes / successfully passing weekly tests 50%.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture. General pharmacology.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Introductory lecture. General pharmacology.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of autonomic nervous system
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Medical substances affecting the functions of the respiratory organs. Antiparasitic 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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Medical substances affecting the functions of the digestive organs.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Analysis of clinical situations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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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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Introductory lecture. General pharmacology.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Introductory lecture. General pharmacology.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of autonomic nervous system
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System 1
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Medical substances affecting the functions of the respiratory organs. Antiparasitic 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Pharmacology of internal diseases. Medical substances affecting the functions of the digestive organs.
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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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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Analysis of clinical situations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas
2.
Zāļu valsts aģentūras zāļu reģistrs
Additional Reading
1.
Charles D. Ciccone, PT, PhD, FAPTA. Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. 5th Edition, 2016
2.
Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011