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Pharmacotherapy of The Aged (3 cr)

Code: AV00CY63-3005

General information


Enrollment

16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020

Timing

03.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

1 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • TerSTYNN2

Teacher in charge

Vappu Martikainen

Location and time

Network-time studies xxxx

Materials

Other study material reported to the Learn -learning platform

Teaching methods

Blended track:
Network-time studies 14.9. - 20.11.2020

Exam schedules

Two re-examinations in both exams

Student workload

Student's workload 81 h

Content scheduling

Aging changes and their effect on drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Common side effects of medicines in the elderly
Medication and cognitive function in the elderly
Polypharmacy and drug interactions for the elderly
Risk medicines for the elderly

Further information

The course includes network exams in the home
- Theory exams Tasks 1-5
- Pharmaceutical calculations Tasks 3 - 5

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams approved performance
Theoretical studies exams approved by 80%
The drug exams approved by 100%