CRH1014

Applied pharmacology in rural practice

(MED)

Mrs A Leversha

Distance + First/second semester

Synopsis: Practical aspects of medication use. Drug information resources; basic background pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; clinical pharmacology; stability of medicines. Medication and the elderly; analgesics; cytotoxics; poisonings; zoonoses; practical pharmacy use in a rural community; non-insulin dependent diabetes; antibiotics; cardiovascular drugs; respiratory drug treatment.

Assessment: Written assignments + Journals + Teleconference participation