General PharmacologyLaajuus (2 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to
Describe relevant issues relating to general pharmacology in the areas of: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system, analgetics and local anesthetics, antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antiallergic drugs, drugs affecting respiratory and cardiovascular systems, antiseptics, disinfectants, preservatives, common systemic side effects of medications.

Content

General pharmacology:
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system
Analgesics and local anaesthetics
Antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotics
Antiviral drugs
Antiallergic drugs
Drugs affecting respiratory and cardiovascular system
Antiseptics, disinfectants, preservatives
Common systemic side effects of medications

Qualifications

The prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of a valid course of study in accordance with the curriculum in force, where the student has demonstrated sufficient knowledge and skills in the following subjects: An understanding of the general anatomy and physiology and the anatomy and physiology of the eye, as well as microbiology.

The prerequisites are fulfilled when the student has passed the following courses: General Anatomy and Physiology, Ocular Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Microbiology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment 0-5
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Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment 0-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.