Pharmacology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | THO3E3 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Ulvinen, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| TH-2015 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| TH-2016 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students know various drugs and medicines and use them appropriately to treat diseases and dysfuncion. Students are familiar with the effective mechanisms of medicines and understand how drugs affect the organism. Students know the central features, uses and side and combined effects of common drugs.
Student's Workload
Will be announced in the course implementation plan
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies required
Contents
Drugs and medicines. Appropriate use of medicines. Effective mechanisms of medicines. Medicines for different purposes. Side and combined effects.
Recommended or Required Reading
Saano Susanna ja Taam-Ukkonen Minna. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. 2013. SanomaPro .
Nurminen, M.-L. 2006. Lääkehoito. 7.uud.painos. WSOY. (soveltuvin osin)
Lääkelaki. uudistettu.
Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö. 2006 Turvallinen lääkehoito. 25
Ernvall, S.& al. 2005. Lääkelaskenta. 5. uudistettu painos tai uudempi, WSOY.
Current study materials
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures. Independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Safe Drug and Fluid Care during the middle phase of the studies.
Assessment Methods
Exam: Students must successfully complete 50% of the assignments. Active and regular attendance.
Work Placement
Theoretical course
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