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PHA 401: Clinical Pharmacology, Rational Therapeutics & Toxicological Principles (400 Level)
Rational prescribing, clinical pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug interactions, pediatric/geriatric dosing, and emergency toxicology.
Course Overview
Rational prescribing, clinical pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug interactions, pediatric/geriatric dosing, and emergency toxicology. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs &...
What You'll Learn
- Write unambiguous, legal, error-free clinical prescriptions conforming to national and international standards.
- Apply the WHO P-drug selection methodology to choose cost-effective, efficacious treatments.
- Adjust drug dosing for physiological extremes (neonates, elderly) and pathological states (renal, hepatic failure).
- Interpret therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) serum levels and calculate dosage adjustments.
- Formulate emergency resuscitation and antidotal protocols for common poisonings (paracetamol, organophosphates).
Requirements
- Passing of 2nd Professional MBBS Part I
- PHA 301 credit
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
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1. Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs & Prescription Writing Standards: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
PHA 401 • 400L • Pharmacology • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs & Prescription Writing Standards: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: PHA 401: Clinical Pharmacology, Rational Therapeutics & Toxicological Principles (400 Level) • Medical P...
2. Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs & Prescription Writing Standards: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
PHA 401 • 400L • Pharmacology • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs & Prescription Writing Standards: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: PHA 401: Clinical Pharmacology, Rational Therapeutics & Toxicological Principles (400 Level) • MDCN Profes...
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3. Principles of Rational Prescribing: WHO Good Prescribing Guide, P-Drugs & Prescription Writing Standards: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level intermediate
Taught in English
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