5481 (v.5) Geriatric Pharmacology 527

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Area:	School of Pharmacy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	6079 (v.6) Clinical Pharmacy 527 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	6030 (v.6) Clinical Pharmacy 528
Syllabus:	Theories of ageing. Demography of aged and psychosocial aspects of ageing. Age related changes in organ systems, drug dosage modifications and determinants of of altered drug responsiveness. Medication management reviews including - taking medication histories, developing patient profiles, assessment of drug related problems, patient care plans and patient monitoring techniques. Special problems of the elderly including - dementia, behaviour disorders, incontinence, immobility, etc. Common diseases in the elderly, complications in chronic drug therapy in the elderly. The clinical therapist's role in management of and communication with the elderly.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed an understanding of the science of ageing and an appreciation of the social and physiological implications of ageing. Demonstrated an understanding of the altered drug response in the elderly. Developed a knowledge of common diseases and special problems in the elderly and their management. Developed an appreciation of drug related problems in the elderly including adverse drug reactions and compliance. Demonstrated an understanding of the aims of restorative care in the elderly. Developed the ability to undertake drug therapy monitoring in the elderly.
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:	Hughes J., Donnelly R. and James-Chatgilaou G., (Eds.), (2001), Clinical Pharmacy - A Practical Approach, 2nd ed., Melbourne, MacMillan Education Australia. Walker R. and Edwards C., (2000), Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Armour D. and Cairns C., (Eds.), (2002), Medicines in the Elderly, London Pharmaceutical Press.
Unit Texts:	Beers M.H. and Berkow R., (2000), The Merck Manual for Geriatrics, Whitehouse Station, Merck and Co. (www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics)
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (2 per semester) 20%. Case Presentation 15%. Oral Examination 20%. Problem Oriented Written Examination 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment. It is essential for students to obtain a score of at least 45% in the final examination to pass this unit.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y