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Hagel 2001 - 2004 - Geriatrics, geriatric care and rehabilitation

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

1 cr

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of the basics in drug administration and calculation.

Course contents

Introduction to the course
Historical background
Key concepts
Administering different types of drugs
- giving oral drugs
- giving sublingual drugs
- giving rectal drugs
- giving vaginal drugs
- giving nasal drugs
- giving ophtalmic drugs
- giving otic drugs
- inhalations
- applying topical drugs
Administering different types of drugs cont.
Labels
Prescriptions, generic substitutes
Nonprescription drugs/over-the-counter medications
Pharmaca Fennica
- what is Pharmaca Fennica?
- Indication, contraindication and interaction
Legislation
Giving medication to the client/patient/older person
- institutional systems
- medication reminder systems
Side-effects, slight symptoms-severe reactions
Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis
Drug therapy in the elderly
Introduction to dosage calculation
Dosage calculation
The problems of drug therapy in the elderly

Recommended or required reading

Norris J. et al. (ed.). 1996. Giving medications. Springhouse Corporation. Pennsylvania.

Articles and handouts

Study activities

  • Lectures
  • Exercises
  • Individual work

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 0 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Written tests

Examiner

Dahl Birgitta

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

Schedule:
18.10.05 10.15-12.00
20.10.05 09.15-11.00
21.10.05 09.15-11.00
25.10.05 10.15-12.00
26.10.05 10.15-12.00
27.10.05 09.15-11.00
08.11.05 10.15-12.00
10.11.05 09.15-12.00
EXAM 24.11.05 09.15-11.15
re-exam:
1) 13.1.05
2) 17.2.05

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