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Curriculum subject

Pharmacotherapy II

Subject
Subject code 1RTO09/FT -2
Subject name Pharmacotherapy II
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Exam (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 VB
Study year 3
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Optional
Subject loads
Lecture 70
Personal study 60
Aim
Objective
To provide knowledge of pharmacotherapy; the different drug groups, their effects on the body and their use in treating diseases.
Study outcome
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, the student:
1. Has knowledge of commonly used drug groups, their effects on the body and the factors influencing the effects of the drugs;
2. Has knowledge of indications and contraindications of the basic prescription drug-groups;
3. Is able to explain the side effects and interactions of prescription drugs;
4. Has a general knowledge of the disease, for the treatment of which prescription drug groups are used;
5. Is able to use drug information sources: pharmacology reference books, manuals and Internet-based sources;
6. Knows the general principles of treatment of acute drug poisoning
Current rounds
None
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