00351 - Pharmacology

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes will be: a) basic knowledge about drug metabolism (administration, clearance, therapeutics, adverse effects)

Course contents

Basic principle of pharmacology (nomenclature, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Absorption and distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Pharmacodynamics, Mechanisms of action, Dose response and half-life)
Administration of pharmacological agents (Routes of administration)
Neuropharmacology (antiparkinsonian, antiepileptic, mood disorders, antipsychotic, anxiolytic, )
General and local anaesthetic
Analgesic (opiods, corticosteroids, NSAIDs)
Respiratory and gastrointestinal pharmacology (asthma and allegy medications, gastrointestinal medications)
Pharmacology of contrast media (gastrointestinal exams, intravascular exams, magnetic resonance exams)
Medications errors and safety
Adverse reactions and events

Readings/Bibliography

Michelle A. Clark, Richard Finkel, Jose A. Rey, Karen Whalen “Pharmacology” Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Teaching methods

Plenary lessons

Assessment methods

The level of learning will be verified at the end of the course through a written exam. The exam will be organized in multiple choice questions aimed at verifying the student's knowledge of the scheduled topics of all the modules belonging to the Integrated Course.

The test consists of 31 questions. Each question has 4 answers, only one correct. Each correct answer is worth one point.


Those who reach a minimum of 18 points pass the test. The number of correct answers, if greater than or equal to 18, corresponds to the final mark. With 31 correct answers you have praise. There are no penalties for wrong or undecided answers.

Teaching tools

Power Point presentation and Scientific articles

Office hours

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