THERAPEUTIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
NSG5TMN
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this unit, students will be given the opportunity to study in-depth pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and therapeutics in order to identify the effects of medications on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological processes. The key pharmacological characteristics of drug classes and specific nuances of individual drugs across the lifespan will be explored in order to optimise therapeutic effects and minimise adverse events. On completion of this unit students will be expected to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to prescribe, administer, monitor and evaluate medications in accordance with commonwealth and state legislation and policy.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Kathy Tori
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: NSG51TMN NSG52TMN
Special conditions: Students enrolling in this unit are required to be working clinically in their area of speciality for a minimum of 20-hours per week
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Medical pharmacology & therapeutics. 2nd Edn. | Recommended | Waller, D., Renwich, A. & Hillier, K. | SAUNDERS:SYDNEY (2005) |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals. 2nd Edn. | Recommended | Byrant, B., Knights, K. & Salerno, E. | SYDNEY: MOSBY (2006) |
| Readings | Pharmacology. | Recommended | Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., Flower, R. | SYDNEY: CHURCHILL LINVINGSTONE. (2007) |