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Course Code: 
PHAR 413
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge to pharmacy students about the general treatment principles of poisonings; mechanisms of toxic effects, toxicity symptoms, antidots and treatment protocols of drugs used extentively in clinics, toxic gases, abused drugs, pesticides, and household chemicals.
Course Content: 

In this course, general knowledge about clinical toxicology; toxic responses of target organs; general principles of treatment in poisonings; the toxicity of analgesic and antiinflammatory drugs, anticholinergic and neuroleptic drugs, abused drugs and substances, sympathomimetics, sedative aand hypnotics, cardiovascular drugs, hallusinogenic drugs and substances, toxic gases, pesticides (insecticides, rodenticides, and herbicides), alcohols will be discussed.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Being able to understand the general principles of treatment in poisonings.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

1,2,3,4,6

A, B, C, D, G, H

2) Being able to understand the toxic responses of target organs.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

1,2,3,4,6

A, B, C, D, G, H

3) Being able to understand the toxicity mechanisms of drugs and other chemical and biological substances.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

1,2,3,4,6

A, B, C, D, G, H

4) Being able to understand the antidotes and treatment protocols for drugs, and other chemical and biological substances.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

1,2,3,4,6

A, B, C, D, G, H

5) Being able to use acquired knowledge for protection of human and environmental health.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8

1,2,3,4,6

A, B, C, D, G, H

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Teorical Topics                                     

Study Materials

1

Introduction to clinical toxicology-I

Study the sources.

2

Introduction to clinical toxicology-II

Study the sources.

3

Toxicity of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents

Study the sources.

4

Toxicity of anticholinergic and neuroleptic drugs

Study the sources.

5

Toxicity of opiates and opioids

Study the sources.

6

Toxicity of sympathomimetics

Study the sources.

7

Toxicity of sedative/hypnotics

Study the sources.

8

Toxicity of cardiovascular drugs

Study the sources.

9

Toxicity of hallusinogenic agents

Study the sources.

10

Toxic gases

Study the sources.

11

Insecticides

Study the sources.

12

Herbicides

Study the sources.

13

Rodenticides

Study the sources.

14

Toxicity of alcohols

Study the sources.

15

Toxicity of household chemicals

Study the sources.

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

  1. Barile, A.F. ‘Clinical Toxicology, Principles and Mechanisms’, CRC Press, London, 2004.
  2. Olson K.R., Lange Poisoning & Drug Overdose, Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill, 2007
  3. Claassen, C.D.,  Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, 2008
  4. Claassen, C.D.,  Casarett and Doull’s Toxicology, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, 2013
  5. Brunton, L.L., Lazo, J.S., Parker, K.L.: Godman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis Of Therapeutics, 11th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York, 2005

Additional Resources

Lecture notes

 
 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Photocopy shareable.

Assignments

Shareable.

Exams

Not shareable.

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm  Exam (Composed of weekly quiz exams.)

13

95

Quiz

-

-

Homework

1

5

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsary

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

PO.1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

X

 

 

 

 

PO.5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

X

 

 

 

 

PO.8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

 

 

 

 

X

PO.9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

X

 

 

 

 

PO.10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

X

 

 

 

 

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

2

30

Midterm Exams

1

10

10

Homework

1

5

5

Final

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

90

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

3,4

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3