Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is able to describe pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles, as well as general mechanisms of action for drugs at the molecular and cellular level
- is able to account for and draw conclusions from individual variations, interaction mechanisms and side effects of drug substances
- is able to describe the mechanisms of action at the molecular level, as well as account for effects, use area and side effects for different drug groups
- is able to relate pharmacological mechanisms of action to the treatment of pathological conditions
- is able to evaluate the potential benefit and risk of multiple drug use (polypharmacy)
- is able to identify health problems that are due to drug side effects and interaction
- is able to apply different pedagogical theories when teaching patients who have got prescribed drugs

Content

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
Drug interaction and side effects
The action mechanisms of the drugs
Polypharmacy

Location and time

Autumn 2024 according to schedule

Materials

Course literature:
Nordeng H. och Spigset O. et.al. (2020) Farmakologi och läkemedelsanvändning. Studentlitteratur.
Alternative literature:
Ritter J., Flower R., Henderson G., Loke Y.K., MacEwan D. and Rang H. (2018) Rang and Dale´s Pharmacology, 9th edition, Elsevier.
Scientific articles and other distributed material

Teaching methods

Lectures, self-studies and exercises.

Exam schedules

Two out of five credits are examined by a written, individual exam 13.12.2024
Possibility of re-take on general re-take 17.01.2025 and 07.02.2025
Three out of five credits are examined by individual written assignments and quizzes on line.

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

The course is 5 cr which corresponds to 135 hours of work.
Lectures and examination 12 h
Self-studies and online exams 123 h

Further information

More information on Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential
The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments
The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination corresponds to 2 cr, and individual, written assignments and online quizzes corresponds to 3 cr.
A passed grade is required in all exams and tasks.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has very weak knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
The student has not submitted their individual assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has satisfactory knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as satisfactory knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as good knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as excellent knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.

Qualifications

Basic pharmacology and drug treatment