5481 (v.5) Geriatric Pharmacology 527



 

Area:School of Pharmacy
Contact Hours:4.0
Credits:25.0
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
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.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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