Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2025/2026 A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/04 ,MED/09 ,MED/45
4
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/13
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
5
B
MED/45
7
A/B
MED/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/44 ,MED/45
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/45
16
B
MED/45

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
BIO/14 ,MED/36 ,MED/45 ,MED/49
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
5
B
MED/45 ,M-PSI/08
1
F
MED/45
20
B
MED/45

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
4
A/B
MED/02 ,MED/43 ,MED/45
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/45
24
B
MED/45
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
4
A/B
MED/02 ,MED/43 ,MED/45
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/45
24
B
MED/45
Prova finale
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Pathophysiology applied at Nursing [Matricole pari] - FARMACOLOGIA GENERALE  (2015/2016)

Teaching code

4S000090

Teacher

Roberto Leone

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY

Period

INF. VR 1° anno 2° semestre dal Feb 1, 2016 al Apr 8, 2016.

Location

VERONA

MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

To understand the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; to understand the drug development process and the Italian pharmaceutical market data; to evaluate the benefit/risk profile of the drugs; to understand the basics of administration and management of drug therapies. To know the main characteristics of antimicrobial and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Program

1.To understand the general principles of pharmacology; know the main definitions (e.g. drug, medicine, placebo); analysis of the Italian pharmaceutical market (types of prescriptions, bioequivalents and biosimilars, fact sheets and leaflets); analysis of drug consumption (OsMed data); classification of drugs according to the NHS and the International Classification ATC; drug development phases; basic principles to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drugs; the golden rules for Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials (RCT).
2. To understand the fundamental scientific principles of drug action (pharmacodynamics) and the various mechanisms by which drugs can mediate their pharmacological effect.
3. To understand the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics those underlie the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs in the body and thereby affect drug effectiveness. To know the main pharmacokinetic parameters, such as half-life, clearance, distribution volume, area under the curve, etc.
4. To understand the main factors which influence the dose and duration of therapy. To apply the rules for dose calculation.
5. To understand the adverse drug reactions (ADRs): classification, mechanisms, characteristics, pharmacovigilance methods, and Italian and European pharmacovigilance laws. Discuss nursing responsibilities with reporting suspected ADRs.
6. Drug-drug interactions: antagonism, synergic action. To understand the influence of self-medication and polypharmacy for the drug-drug interactions.
7. To understand the basic principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy. To know the following terms: spectrum of action, bacterial resistance, bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics. To know the main classes of antimicrobial drugs, particularly their mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, contraindications and main adverse drug reactions. To know the main characteristics of antitumor agents.
8. To know the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with particular regard to their mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, epidemiological data, contraindications and main adverse drug reactions.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Conforti A., Cuzzolin L., Leone R., Moretti U., Pignataro G., Taglialatela M., Vanzetta M. Farmacologia per le professioni sanitarie Idelson-Gnocchi Sorbona 2015 978-88-7947-592-1

Examination Methods

Written test. The script consists of a total of 65 questions relating to all teaching modules of the integrated course. The General Pharmacology questions (n= 15) are with multiple choice answers (1 correct between 5). The questions are related to the course program. Each correct answer is worth one point, the test is passed if you reach the minimum overall score of 38 points with a score of at least 11 for Nursing and 8 for the other three modules.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents