Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

310409 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 428


Area:

School of Pharmacy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

310398 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 427 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Paediatric diseases/disorders and specific modifications of therapy for paediatric patients. Pregnancy and the rational use of medications during pregnancy. Contraception and oral contraceptives. Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. Sexually transmitted diseases and their management. HIV/AIDS. Health and travel. Men's health. Classification and general management of solid tumours (including breast, lung and prostate cancers) and haematological malignancies (leukaemias and lymphomas). Psychosis and mood disorders. Case studies exemplify the principles of medication management review.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

060117 Internal Medicine

Funding Cluster:

09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Not Categorised
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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