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.

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
8
A/B
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/46
7
A/B
BIO/13 ,MED/03 ,MED/07 ,MED/46
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/06 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/01

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,M-PSI/01 ,SECS-P/07 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

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




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Teaching code

4S000332

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY

Period

Lezioni 2 Semestre TLB dal Mar 4, 2019 al May 3, 2019.

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

Learning outcomes

Provide to the student the fundamentals of the discipline and the knowledge tools needed to carry out the role of a laboratory technician in the control of drug therapies.

Program

General pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics
Drug receptor interaction, potency and efficacy, clinical effectiveness, competition and antagonism.
Receptor: definition, mechanisms of action, receptor adaptation.

Pharmacokinetics
Absorption and the different routes of drug administration.
Distribution and plasma levels.
Metabolism, especially liver: induction, inhibition, drug interactions.
Elimination.
Concepts and pharmacokinetic parameters: dosage, maximum dose, daily dose, dosage,
clearance, half-life, plasmatic peak, therapeutic range, toxic concentrations.

Pharmacotherapy
Definitions of drug, placebo, medicinal product, packaging, pharmaceutical formulations.
The process of research and drug development.
Critical issues related to the use of drugs: tolerance, interactions, compliance, self prescription.

SPECIAL PHARMACOLOGY
Fundamentals on drugs and drug addiction.

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 test is based on multiple choice test.

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