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303178 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 325


 

Area:

School of Pharmacy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.5

Lecture:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

2998 (v.4) Chemotherapy 224 or any previous version
AND
8013 (v.5) Pharmacology 224 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

11681 (v.2) Pharmacology 335

Syllabus:

Clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care, including the development of patient profiles and pharmaceutical care plans. The pharmacology and therapeutic use of selected antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals. The pathophysiology and management of common infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders and diseases of the GI tract. Drug resistance.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed an appreciation of the development of patient profiles and pharmaceutical care plans. Demonstrated an understanding of the pharmacology and therapeutic use of antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals. Demonstrated an understanding of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and complications of common diseases and ailments. Developed the ability to integrate the knowledge acquired from other course units in providing solutions for patientproblems.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

American Pharmaceutical Association, (1993), Handbook of Non-Prescription Drugs, 10th ed., Baltimore, AphA. Beers M.H.and Berkow R., (Eds.), (1999), The Merck Manual, 17th ed., Rahway, N.J. Merck and Co. Holland R., (1993), When To Refer, Canberra, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Herfinda l.E.T.and Gourley D.R., (Eds.), (1996), Textbook of Therapeutics - Drug and Disease Management, 6th ed., Baltimore, Williams Wilkins. Walker R. and Edwards C., (Eds.), (2000), Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.

Unit Texts:

Hughes J., Donnelly R. and James-Chatgilaou G., (Eds.), (2001), Clinical Pharmacy - A Practical Approach, 2nd ed., Melbourne - MacMillan Education Australia. Hardman J.G., Goodman Gilman A. and Limbird L.E., (1996), Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed., New York, McGraw-Hill.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 60%. Oral Test 20%. Tutorial Presentations/Book 10%. Written Test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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