Medicine
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

TIP408

Course Name:

Rational Use of Drugs

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
		3	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. BERRİN ZÜHAL ALTUNKAYNAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to teach students how to write out a prescription in accordance with the rules of pharmacology and that is supported by rational data; to teach detecting patient’s problem (communicating with patients and their relatives and provide them with the right information), explaining the rational pharmacotherapy, examining the effectiveness of drugs, how to apply the drug doses (I.V. injection, I.V. infusion, subcutaneous injection and local administration applications).

Course Content:

• Good Prescription: Essential Requirements for Safe Prescription, • Patient Centered Prescription, • Drug Interactions: Principles and Practice, • • Drug Use During Breastfeeding Process, • Rational Drug Use in the Elderly, • Rational drug use in children, • • Prescription of Antibiotics, • Control of Clostridium difficile Infection, • Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, • Peptic Ulcer Disease and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, • Current Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension, • Medical Treatment of Chronic Stable Angina, • Safe prescription of anti-diabetic drugs, • Treatment of Anxiety with Drug, • Treatment of Alzheimer's disease, • Teratogenic effects of drugs, • Rational drug use practices, • Prescription-Practice,

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Write a prescription in accordance with the rules of pharmacology and that is supported by rational data
2) • Explaining the pharmacotherapy (decide on a rational pharmacotherapy),
3) • Examining the effectiveness of drugs, how to apply the drug doses (IV. Injection, IV. Infusion, subcutaneous injection and local administration applications).
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Grasp the patient’s problem (communicating with patients and their relatives and provide them with the right information),
2) • Write a complete and correct prescription by using personal drug list.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Good Prescription: Essential Requirements for Safe Prescription, • Patient Centered Prescription, • Drug Interactions: Principles and Practice, • Drug Use During Breastfeeding Process, • Rational Drug Use in the Elderly, • Rational drug use in children, • Prescription of Antibiotics, • Control of Clostridium difficile Infection, • Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, • Peptic Ulcer Disease and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, • Current Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension, • Medical Treatment of Chronic Stable Angina, • Safe prescription of anti-diabetic drugs, • Treatment of Anxiety with Drug, • Treatment of Alzheimer's disease, • Teratogenic effects of drugs, • Rational drug use practices, • Prescription-Practice,	1-Guide to Good Prescribing 2-Turkish prescription guide 3-Vademecum
1)	• Good Prescription: Essential Requirements for Safe Prescription, • Patient Centered Prescription, • Drug Interactions: Principles and Practice, • Drug Use During Breastfeeding Process, • Rational Drug Use in the Elderly, • Rational drug use in children, • Prescription of Antibiotics, • Control of Clostridium difficile Infection, • Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infection, • Peptic Ulcer Disease and Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, • Current Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension, • Medical Treatment of Chronic Stable Angina, • Safe prescription of anti-diabetic drugs, • Treatment of Anxiety with Drug, • Treatment of Alzheimer's disease, • Teratogenic effects of drugs, • Rational drug use practices, • Prescription-Practice,	1-Guide to Good Prescribing 2-Turkish prescription guide 3-Vademecum
2)	Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Editor; Laurence L. Brunton 12th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011 ISBN-13: 978-0071624428
• Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, McGraw Hill, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0071764018
• Lippincott Illustrated Reviews, Sixth Edition, Howland RD, Mycek MJ, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1451191776
• Reçete yazma rehberi Sağlık bakanlığı
• Türkiye akılcı ilaç Kullanımı Bülteni 2015

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	4	2	5
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems	5
2)	Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment	5
3)	Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine	4
4)	Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.	5
5)	Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases	3
6)	Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods	3
7)	Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed	5
8)	Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications	3
9)	Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health	5
10)	Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System	4
11)	Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community	5
12)	Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles	5
13)	Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations	5
14)	Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment	5
15)	Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects	5
16)	Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Group study and homework
Role Playing
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Final	1	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	5	3	15
Application	5	5	25
Study Hours Out of Class	5	2	10
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			54