Description
urse includes the pathophysiology, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis and application of pharmaceutical care plans in different endocrinologic disorders (diabetes, thyroid disorder, Cushing syndrome, ..etc) and different renal disorders and related fluid and electrolyte disturbances (acute and chronic renal failure, uremic syndrome, kidney stones, ..etc). The course develops the student’s ability to design, monitor, refine safe and cost-effective treatment plans and provide appropriate information to patient, caregivers, and health professionals.
Program
PharmD Clinical
Objectives
- a. Knowledge and Understanding
a.1. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, laboratory diagnosis & clinical features of the Endocrine & Nephrology disorders
a.2. Recognize the appropriate resources of information to guide therapy of the Endocrine & Nephrology disorders.
a.3. Define the goals of therapy for the Endocrine & Nephrology disorders.
a.4. Identify potential drug therapy related problems.
b. Intellectual Skills
b.1. Interpret and analyze data pertinent to laboratory results and medical history
b.2. Calculate and adjust dosage and dose regimen of medications
b.3. Prioritize the goals of therapy
b.4. Review monitoring parameters outlined in the patient care plan
c. Professional and Practical Skills
c.1. Select the appropriate drug therapy
c.2. Design a tailored care plan
c.3. Provide education to support the patient in successfully implementing the care plan
c.4. Undertake the appropriate intervention based on the patient progress
d. General and Transferable Skills
d.1. Consider ethical, cultural, legal, economic, quality of life and safety issues when making a therapeutic choice
d.2. Communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team and patients
d.3. Develop time management skills necessary to prioritize patient care
d.4. Improve critical thinking and decision-making abilities in pharmacy practice
