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Respiratory Care Pharmacology

PHD2415
3 hours English

Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Respiratory Pharmacology
1 Basic Concepts & Principles in Pharmacology
2 Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System: Bronchodilators, Xanthines, Mucus-Controllng Drug Therapy, Surfactant Agents, Coreticisteroids in Resporatory Care, Nonsteroidal Antiashma Agents, Cold and Cough Agents
3 Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy
4 Crtical Care Agents: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
5 Drugs Affecting the CNS
6 Vasopresseors, Inotropes
7 Drug Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensive, antianginals, antiarrthythmic, antithrombotics
8 Drug therapy of infectious pneumonia & Antimicrobial Agents
9 Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the fundamental pharmacological principles governing drug action, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as they apply to respiratory pharmacology.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, in-class discussion, Self- learning
Assessment Methods Written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe the mechanisms of action of major respiratory drug classes, explaining their physiological interactions to treat disease and alleviate symptoms, and analyze their PK, PD, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, and interactions relative to therapeutic advantages and disadvantages.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, in-class discussion, Self- learning
Assessment Methods Written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
1.3 Mapped to: K1

List and categorize the drug classes and specific medications used in the pharmacotherapy of respiratory diseases.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, in-class discussion, Self- learning
Assessment Methods Written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Demonstrate proficiency in calculating appropriate drug dosages based on patient-specific factors (e.g., weight, age, renal function) and prescribed regimens in respiratory therapy.

Teaching Strategy Case-based learning, Class discussion, problem solving
Assessment Methods Case-based written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Interpret and recognize signs and symptoms of drug toxicity and adverse effects associated with respiratory medications

Teaching Strategy Case-based learning, Class discussion, problem solving
Assessment Methods Case-based written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
2.3 Mapped to: S4

Demonstrate competence in the safe and effective administration of respiratory medications via various routes (e.g., inhalation, nebulization, intravenous).

Teaching Strategy Case-based learning, Class discussion, problem solving
Assessment Methods Case-based written exams /quiz, Problem-solving
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Illustrate independency and positive attitude towards colleagues and community, and lead diverse teams to perform a wide range of tasks with responsibility.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, in-class discussion, Case-based learning
Assessment Methods Case-based written exams /quiz, drug profiling
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Show mutual cooperation in a team working environment to get an effective tight health care triangle of medical, pharmaceutical and respiratory care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, in-class discussion, Case-based learning.
Assessment Methods Problem-solving and Case-studying