Central Nervous System Disorders
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR3036 | Pharmacy | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- PHAR3036
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module will provide you with sufficient scientific background information to be able to understand and describe the pathophysiology of CNS disorders, different treatment pathways and the medicines used to treat them in a rational manner. The module considers:
• The basic anatomy and function of the central nervous system (CNS)
• The signs symptoms and origins of disorders of emotion and thinking
• Neurodegenerative diseases and epilepsy
• The machnaisms of action and clinical pharmacology of the drugs used in their treatment
• Drugs of abuse and associated approaches to treatment
• Strategies employed to deliver drugs through the blood brain barrier
• Complex ethical challenges within patients suffering from mental health problems
• Advanced consultation skills required for patients suffering from mental health problems
Assessment
- 30% Assignment
- 10% Reflective writing: Reflective writing (field trip)
- 60% Rogo (2-hour): Rogo (end-term)
Learning Outcomes
MLO1: Describe the basic anatomy and function of the central nervous system, disease presentation of CNS-related diseases and clinical pharmacology of drug used in the treatment of these diseases. (C2-Understanding)
MLO2: Describe the chemical principles of drugs used in CNS-related disease, drug access and future strategies for targeting drugs to the central nervous system. (C2-Understanding)
MLO3: Identify complex ethical challenges with drug abuse and mental health issues. (C3-Applying)
MLO4: Outline consultation skills required for patients suffering from mental health problems. (C4-Analysing)
MLO 5: Apply the principles of health economics and cost effectiveness use of medicines for central nervous system related diseases. (C3-Applying)