Integrated Sciences, Therapeutics, and Patient Care II

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Pre-requisite: FARM 7331. This course, of the Third Professional Year, integrates aspects of the disciplines of Pathophysiology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Toxicology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics, and Pharmacotherapy related to patient care. Students will be ab le to design, implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care plans for patients with specific illnesses of the Respiratory, Endocrine and Neurological Systems, among others; commonly encountered by pharmacists in a variety of practice scenarios, including ambulatory as well as institutional, in Puerto Rico. Emphasis is given to specific goals of therapy, evaluation of the achievement of these goals and the phases of active intervention at different levels in order to achieve satisfactory results. The course wil l utilize lectures and discussions beside active learning strategies and methodologies. FARM 7335 - Research, Education, and Scientific Method Laboratory IV. One (1) credit. Pre-requisite: FARM 7235. In this course the development of the research, Scientific Method, education, and professional practice concepts will continue.