Pharmacology 2Laajuus (1 ECTS)

Objective

Students have basic knowledge of the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of medication and they know how to administer medication safely in the care of various patient groups.

Content

Medication of mental illnesses.
Medication of neurological illnesses.
Medication of acute and chronic pain.
Medication of oncological diseases.
Special questions related to the use of medicines.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the key concepts and their content on a general level. The student identifies drugs and drug groups and can, to some extent, connect them with the treatments of different illnesses. He/she has some understanding of the effect mechanisms of different drug groups. The student recognizes some injurious effects typical of different drug groups. The student knows and can occasionally identify clinically significant drug

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the key concepts and their content. The student identifies drugs, drug groups and special features of their use, and can connect them with the treatments of different illnesses. He/she understands the effect mechanisms of different drug groups. The student recognizes some injurious effects typical of different drug groups, and some clinically significant drug synergisms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the key concepts and can apply their content to practice. The student identifies a wide variety of drugs, drug groups and special features of their use, and can connect them with the treatments of different illnesses. He/she has an excellent understanding of the effect mechanisms of different drug groups. The student recognizes the injurious effects typical of different drug groups, is familiar with clinically significant drug synergisms, and is able to apply this knowledge to practice.