Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy I

Code:

MI074236

Acronym:

FPFTE1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=1082
Responsible unit:	Pharmacology Laboratory
Course/CS Responsible:	MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MICF	171	Official Curriculum	4	-	5	52	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end, the student should (1) know the main pathophyisiological mechanisms of diseases, (2) learn the basic principals of the correspondent pharmacotherapy, (3) integrate the information in order to interpretate and apply to real cases, and (4) be able to follow the state-of-the-art.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course the student should: (1) identify the main pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases presented, (2) analyse clinical cases, (3) discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different drugs for specific clinical case studies, (4) choose the more indicated drug for a particular clinical setting, (5) answer the challenges posed during classes, by answering questions and participating in discussions.

 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Tecnical english language will be useful for the reading of some support material.

Program

Pathology of different organs ans systems and their pharmacotherapy: main pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases and correspondent pharmacotherapy

1. Pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disorders of the osteoarticular system

1.1. Reumatic inflammatory and mechanical diseases

1.2. Osteoporosis

1.3. Rheumatoid arthritis

2. Pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of psychiatric disorders

2.1. Mood disorders

2.2. Anxiety disorders

3. Pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disorders of the respiratory system

3.1. Common viral respiratory infections and Influenza

3.2. Asthma. Inhalers devices.

4. Pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disorders of the gastrointestinal system

4.1. Alterations in gastrointestinal function (diarrhea and constipation)

4.2. Peptic ulcer

4.3. Ulcerative colitis

5. Pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disorders of the cardiovascular system

5.1. Arterial hypertension

5.2. Myocardial infarction

5.3. Isquemic stroke

5.4. Venous failure and thrombosis

 

Mandatory literature

Herfindal Eric T. ed.; Clinical pharmacy and therapeutics. ISBN: 0-683-03963-6
Dipiro Joseph T. 340; Pharmacotherapy. ISBN: 0-07-136361-0
Guimarães Serafim; Terapêutica medicamentosa e suas bases farmacológicas. ISBN: 972-0-06029-8
Brunton Laurence L. 340; Goodman & Gilman. ISBN: 85-7726-001-1
Young Lloyd Y. ed.; Applied therapeutics: the clinical use of drugs. ISBN: 0-915486-09-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theaching is presencial complemented by the internet through the informatic network of the University if Porto and the e-learning platform Moodle. The course gives 5 ECTS credits, so it will take about 135h of work to the student. Of these, only 52h are presential. There will be 26 theorical (1h) and 13 pratical (2h) classes. Theorical classes will expose the most relevant features of each theme. Practical classes will allow exploring in more detail the pharmacotherapeutic approaches according to the more recent guidelines, exemplifying with clinical cases as ever as possible and discussing the thopics. Students will be stimulated to prepare the laboratorial classes in advance so that they function better and the transference of knowledge is potentiated. Also, students will develop paired work based on the pharmacotherapy of a real patient. Professors will accompany the students during classes and appointment period, or through the internet.

keywords

Health sciences > Pharmacological sciences > Pharmacy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

The presence in laboratorial classes is mandatory. Those not attending at least 75% of the classes effectively given cannot obtain frequency to the UC. Theorical classes are not mandatory.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final exam takes 1h30m (maximum) and has 50 multiple questions (0.4 points each). The classification is done by normalization and edumetric analysis, considering omissions. The exam might be done in the computer.

The participation in laboratory classes will be continuously evaluated taking into account: (1) how regularly does the student participates, (2) how good is the participation and (3) assiduity, with a ponderation of 40:40:20 for a maximum of 20.00 points.

Students will also develop a work based on a real patient. This will be evaluated by (1) general view, (2) basic rules, (3) structure, (4) scientific content, (5) references, e (6) information for the patient; for a maximum of 20.00 points.

At the end, the formula 20% classes + 20% work + 60% final exam is applied. This will only be applied if the participation in laboratory classes favors the student. Otherwise, the final classification will be 20% work + 80% final exam is applied. A minimum of 50 hundredths is needed to round up the grade. In any case, the student must have at least 8,00 points in the final exam.

There is no oral exam.

 

Examinations or Special Assignments

In particular cases, an oral exam might be taken.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

As the rules of the Faculty.

Classification improvement

Only for the final exam.

Observations

It is important that the student has at least basic knowledge of Anatomy, Histology, Physiology and Pharmacology.