BMS263 Pharmacology for allied health professionals (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces fundamental concepts of drug action (pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics). There is an emphasis on cardiac, renal, and respiratory pharmacology that is vital for the treatment of major cardiopulmonary pathologies. Additionally, pharmacological treatments for diabetes and thyroid disorders, and pharmaceutical manipulation of the immune system and the action of anti-inflammatory drugs, are discussed. This subject builds upon an understanding of the fundamentals of physiology. It assumes knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, and basic human physiology. In particular, a fundamental understanding of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory and immune systems will be required.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Orange |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS263
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the fundamental principles pertinent to drug-receptor interaction
- be able to discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major classes of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system
- be able to discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major classes of drugs affecting fluid and electrolyte balance
- be able to discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major classes of drugs affecting the respiratory system
- be able to describe the pharmaceutical manipulation of the immune system, including the pharmacodynamics of major classes of anti-inflammatory drugs
- be able to discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major classes of drugs used to treat diabetes and thyroid disorders
- be able to describe the pathophysiology of diseases/disorders treated by the groups of pharmaceuticals discussed
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- General mechanisms of drug action
- Cardiovascular pharmacology
- Renal pharmacology (fluid and electrolyte balance)
- Respiratory pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical manipulation of the immune system and inflammation
- Endocrine pharmacology (treatments for diabetes & thyroid disorders)
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.