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SM 201103 Pathology and Pharmacology

Course Code
SM 201103

Course Name
Pathology and Pharmacology

Credits
6.00

Target Audience
Nursing students in the 2nd year of study

Prerequisites

SM 101102-001 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
SM 101102-002 Pathophysiology,Pathology and Pharmacology

Objectives

The student has knowledge about basic concepts related to causality, symptoms, diagnosis, different principles of treatment, prognosis and possible prevention for selected diseases.
The student uses knowledge of pathology and pharmacology in nursing practice.

Topics

Pathology:
- Chronic pain
- Psychiatry
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Dermatology including wound assessment and care
- Ophthalmogy
- Musculo-skeletal
- Alternative models and methods of treatment

Pharmacology
- Drugs that affect the nervous system
- Drugs that affect the skin and mucous
- Antineoplastic drugs
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Analgesics
- Psychiatric drugs

Instruction

Lectures, Group and individual assignments.

Evaluation

Written examination

Grades
Pass/fail

Revised date
2006.06.16