5485 (v.5) Clinical Investigations 528
| Area: | School of Pharmacy |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Mechanisms and interpretation of diagnostic and monitoring tests performed in laboratories for patients under medical care. Systems approach in the evaluation of laboratory tests. Cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, haematological and neurological disorders, immunological disorders and infectious diseases. Drug levels in biological fluids and tissues. Drugs affecting laboratory tests and implications in medical treatments. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to interpret diagnostic and monitoring tests performed on patients under medical care. Developed an understanding of laboratory procedures and the validity and reliability of test results. Developed an appreciation of the role and limitations of laboratory tests. |
| 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: | McPherson J., Manual Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, 2nd ed., Sydney, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australia. Traub S.L., (Ed.), (2001), Basic Skills In Interpreting Laboratory Data, Illustrated with Case Studies, 3rd ed., Bethesda, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60%. Written Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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