Module Title
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2
Keywords
pathophysiology, pharmacology, evidence-based therapeutics, applied pharmacokinetics, immune system, oncology, infections, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of module PH3015.
Corequisite Modules
Module PH4018.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop further the ability of the student to utilise and integrate a knowledge of the pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based therapeutics relating to specific body systems and an understanding of the application of pharmacokinetic principles.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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discuss the pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based therapeutics of commonly occurring disease states.
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identify pharmacological and therapeutic issues based on patient information retrieved from a wide variety of sources.
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synthesise therapeutic strategies in relation to a range of diseases.
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manipulate, interpret and apply pharmacological and pharmacokinetic data in varying clinical situations.
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Indicative Module Content
Pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based therapeutics of: respiratory and urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, fungal and viral infections including HIV; malignant disorders; pain; musculo-skeletal diseases; gastrointestinal system; respiratory system; endocrine system.
Immune system: hypersensitivity reactions; autoimmune disease; immunisation; immunosuppression.
Pharmacokinetics: clinical applications; therapeutic drug monitoring.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 51 | Coursework
| 54 | Assessment
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Directed Study
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| 204 |
Private Study
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| 139 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, coursework sessions (that include individual and group problem solving exercises, tutorial sessions and use of CAL materials) and managed student centred learning packages (that include computer packages, directed reading and self-assessment exercises).
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 2,4
| | Examination | 1,3
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A number of equally weighted summative coursework assessments will be carried out.
One 2 hour written examination will be held at the end of the module. This examination will include both objective short answer and essay type questions.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BLENKINSOPP A., PAXTON P., 2005. Symptons in the Pharmacy. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 2. | RANG H.P., DALE M.M., RITTER J.M., FLOWER R.J., 2007. Pharmacology. 6th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | TORTORA, G.J., 2005. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 11th ed. New York: J Wiley and Sons.
| | 4. | WALKER R., EDWARDS C., 2007. Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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