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UNIT
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CREDITS |
TITLE
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YEAR |
SEMESTER |
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CPH-2401 |
4 |
Pharmacology for
Healthcare Professionals
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II/III |
1 |
Learning Objectives
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To provide a sound understanding of the
principles underlying the therapeutic action of drugs
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To give students a general introduction
to pharmacokinetics i.e. the determinants of the time course
of the drug in the body, applying pharmacokinetic principles
in order to provide rational drug therapy.
Content
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Basic
Principles:
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Units and
conversions
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Pharmacokinetics
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Dose
calculation and drug strength
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Drug
formulations
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Batch
number, expiry date and drug names
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Treatment
chart interpretation
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Procedure
for controlled drugs
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Hands-on
hints about dispensing
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Using a
formulary
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Drug
Interactions
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Drug treatment:
Gastrointestinal System - use
of NG tube, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System – use
of inhaler, Central Nervous System, Infections, Endocrine
System, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Urinary tract,
Malignant disease, Nutrition and Blood, Musculoskeletal &
Joint disorders, Ophthalmic, ENT, Skin, Immunological
products and vaccines, Anaesthesia and Wound management
products and Elastic Hosiery.
Type
Lectures, seminars, assignments and credit test
Assessment
In the continuous and final mode: i.e. continuous assessments
and final credit test at the end of study unit.
Result
Percentage mark and grade
Lecturers
Ms. Roberta Messina Fenech |
