By relating tests and results to case studies, students learn the principles of monitoring as a method of determining drug effectiveness. I Examines the rational application of drug therapy to ensure optimal patient therapeutic outcomes. This continuation course examines the rational application of drug therapy to ensure optimal patient therapeutic outcomes. PHA 485 Drug Literature Evaluation Focuses on the retrieval methods, evaluation techniques and clinical application of tertiary, secondary and primary medical and pharmacy literature. Assignments are designed to develop the student's skills in applying this literature to clinical problem solving.
Emphasis is placed on product selection and appropriate patient consultation.
Parenteral Admixtures Introduces the organization and administration of an admixture program and admixture techniques. The proper utilization of parenteral products, as well as parenteral drug compatibility literature is also considered. This course provides faculty-directed study to an individual student wishing to explore a particular aspect of a pharmacy practice related topic in greater detail. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the pharmacy and medical literature. Herbs and Nutraceuticals Therapeutics use and role of herbs and neutraceuticals in the treatment of diverse conditions are discussed.