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UNIT
NO |
CREDITS |
TITLE
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YEAR |
SEMESTER |
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CPH-3201 |
2 |
Pharmacology for
Radiographers |
3 |
1/2 |
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.
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To understand the mechanism,
modes of actions and pharmacology of drugs used in the
radiography department
Content
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Drug actions, receptors
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Routes of drug administration
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Different processes in drug therapy
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Pharmacokinetics, principles of LADME
system: drug absorption mechanisms, distribution,
metabolism, elimination
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Contrast media
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Drugs used in radiography department
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Cardiorespiratory arrest
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Drugs acting on CNS
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Drugs affecting GI motility
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Steriods and Sedatives
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Laxatives and Opioids
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Emergency equipment
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Anaesthetics
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Antiseptics
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Techniques for correct handling and
storage of drugs
Type
Lectures, seminars, assignments and credit test
Assessment
In the continuous and final mode: i.e. continuous assessments
and final credit test at end of study unit.
Result
Percentage mark and grade
Lecturers
Dr Janet Mifsud
Dr Anthony Fenech |
