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SM 301703 Pathology and Pharmacology

Course Code
SM 301703

Course Name
Pathology and Pharmacology

Credits
6.00

Target Audience
Nursing students in the 3rd year of study

Prerequisites

SM 101102-001 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
SM 101102-002 Pathophysiology, Pathology and Pharmacology
SY 201102-003 Pathology and Pharmacology

Objectives

The student has knowledge about basic concepts related to causality, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and possible prevention of relevant diseases.
The student uses knowledge of pathology and pharmacology in nursing practice.
The student has skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP).

Topics

Pathology:

Disease/dysfunction/disorders in:

- kidneys and urethrovesical organs
- gastrointestinal organs
- hepatobiliary organs
- the blood and blood forming tissues
- endocrine organs
- the musculoskeletal system
- male and female reproductive organs
- the skin, ears, nose and throat

- infectious diseases
- epidemiology
- traumatology
- intoxication
- pre-, peri- and post operative phases
- paediatrics

Pharmacology:

- Administration of medications in specialist
health care units
- Medication and the nervous system
- Drugs that affect the circulatory system
(including diuretics)
- Drugs that affect the skin and mucous
- Antihistamines
- Immunizing agents and Immunosuppressives
- Antineoplastic drugs
- Anaesthetic drugs

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP)

Instruction

Lectures
Study questions and case studies (group or individual.)
Practical training in the nursing laboratory.

Mandatory Assignments

Various study assignments.
Documented participation in all nursing laboratory practice.

Evaluation

Written examination in the 5th semester.

Grades
Graded

Revised date
2006.06.16