Area: |
School of Pharmacy |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
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| ** 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. ** |
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Lecture: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
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Syllabus: |
Paediatric diseases/disorders and specific modifications of therapy for paediatric patients. Pregnancy and the use of medications during pregnancy. Contraception and oral contraceptives. Hormone replacement therapy and osteoporosis. Sexually transmitted diseases and their management. HIV/AIDS. Thromboembolic disorders and their management. Drug therapy in the elderly. Renal failure and problems of urination. Dementia and its management. Disorders of the blood, including anaemias. Health and travel. Disorders of the pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid glands and their management. Classification and general management of solid tumours (including breast, lung and prostate cancers) and haematological malignancies (leukemias and lymphomas). Anticancer and antineoplastic therapy and its place in therapy. Immuno-modulation. Clotting disorders and their management. Fertility and in vitro fertilisation. Psychosis and mood disorders. Nutritional disorders and their management including the use of artificial foods. Case studies to exemplify all principles discussed in the clinical pharmacy units. |
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| ** 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. ** |
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Field of Education: |
60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
HECS Band (if applicable): |
3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information: |
Informational |
Result Type: |
Grade/Mark |
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Availability |
| Year |
Location |
Period |
Internal |
Area External |
Central External |
| 2004 |
Bentley Campus |
Full Year |
Y |
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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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