Description
This course is a part of the “Patient Care Cluster IV” dealing with the characteristics and use of drugs intended for cardiovascular and nephrological disorders. It is designed to introduce students to the essential therapeutic knowledge, principles and concepts needed for providing pharmaceutical care to patients suffering from the aforementioned disorders. Emphasis will be placed on integrating epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment options and guidelines, disease state management including the rationale of drug therapy selection, as well as addressing drug therapy related problems for the above-mentioned disorders.
Program
Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm
Objectives
- Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
a. Knowledge and Understanding
a.1. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, laboratory diagnosis & clinical features of the above-mentioned disorders.
a.2. Recognize the appropriate resources of information to guide therapy of the above-mentioned disorders.
a.3. Define the goals of therapy for the above-mentioned disorders.
b.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
