Pharm D Revised Regulations 2008 - Rajiv Gandhi University of ...

723. Patient data analysisThe patient's case history, its structure and use in evaluation of drug therapy &Understanding common medical abbreviations and terminologies used in clinicalpractices.4. Clinical laboratory tests used in the evaluation of disease states, andinterpretation of test resultsa. Haematological, Liver function, Renal function, thyroid function testsb. Tests associated with cardiac disordersc. Fluid and electrolyte balanced. Microbiological culture sensitivity testse. Pulmonary Function Tests5. Drug & Poison informationa. Introduction to drug information resources availableb. Systematic approach in answering DI queriesc. Critical evaluation of drug information and literatured. Preparation of written and verbal reportse. Establishing a Drug Information Centref. Poisons information- organization & information resources6. Pharmacovigilancea. Scope, definition and aims of pharmacovigilanceb. Adverse drug reactions - Classification, mechanism, predisposing factors,causality assessment [different scales used]c. Reporting, evaluation, monitoring, preventing & management of ADRsd. Role of pharmacist in management of ADR.7. Communication skills, including patient counselling techniques, medication historyinterview, presentation of cases.8. Pharmaceutical care concepts9. Critical evaluation of biomedical literature10. Medication errorsPractical : 3 Hrs./Week4.3 CLINICAL PHARMACY (PRACTICAL)Students are expected to perform 15 practicals in the following areas covering the topicsdealt in theory class.a. Answering drug information questions (4 Nos)b. Patient medication counselling (4 Nos)c. Case studies related to laboratory investigations (4 Nos)d. Patient medication history interview (3 Nos)