303177 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 336

Area:

School of Pharmacy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303178 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 325 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Methods of diagnosis and patient care as they relate specifically to drug therapy and to the management of minor aliments. A review of common diseases and maladies, their pathogenesis, features, courses, management and outcomes including the therapeuticsof - infections of the genitourinary system, respiratory disorders, infestations, skin disorders, rheumatic disorder, eye disorders, mood disorders and psychosis, pain management, immunisation, adverse drug reactions and wound management.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated - familiarity with clinical applications of pharmacological and pharmaceutical principles in relation to the treatment of common diseases and minor aliments, a general understanding ofthe pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and complications of common disease and ailments, awareness of the general methods of diagnosis and patient care as they relate specifically to drug therapy and a facility for effective interactions with the patient and with practitioners of other health professions. Demonstrated a patient awareness in providing pharmaceutical services. Integrated the knowledge acquired from other course units and to apply it to the solution of patient problems. Demonstrated an awareness of responsibility in monitoring the outcomes of drug usage.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

American Pharmaceutical Association, (1993), Handbook of Non-Prescription Drugs, 10th ed., Baltimore, AphA. Berkow R. and Fletcher A.J., (Eds.), (1992), The Merck Manual, 16th ed., Rahway NJ, Merck and Company. Holland R., (1993) When to Refer, Canberra, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Herfindal E.T. and Gourley D.R., (Eds.), (1996), Textbook of Therapeutics - Drug and Disease Management, 6th ed., Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Walker R., and Edwards C., (Eds.), (1994), Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.

Unit Texts:

Hughes J., Donnelly R. and James-Chatgilaou G., (Eds.), (2001), Clinical Pharmacy - A Practical Approach, Melbourne, MacMillan Education Australia. Blenkinsopp A. and Paxton P., (1998), Symptoms in the Pharmacy, 3rd ed., Oxford, Blackwell.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Oral Test 20%. Tutorial Presentation/Book 10%. Final Examination (2 Hours) 60%. Written Test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y