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PC3001:03
ENT, Eyes and Respiratory Pharmacy
Available to level 3 Bachelor of Pharmacy students.
Assoc. Professor A Nimmo,
Dr G Grant,
Dr K Whitfield,
Dr S Young.
Respiratory infections and eye problems are two of the most common patient presentations seen in pharmacy practice. This subject builds upon the knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics in the areas of ophthalmology, ear, nose, throat, oral and respiratory pharmacy.
The student will be taught the pharmaceutics of formulations and dosage forms used in ear, nose, throat, eye, dental and respiratory conditions. An emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of `Pharmacy' and `Pharmacists Only' medications; medical appliances; audiological conditions in indigenous populations and in the treatment and prevention of common disorders in these body systems.
describe the common clinical presentation and management of conditions of the ear, nose, throat, eye, mouth and respiratory system, especially the use of `Pharmacy' and `Pharmacist Only' medications and the use of medical devices in treating these conditions;
develop an understanding of the principles of rational drug use in the treatment of these conditions;
describe the pharmaceutics of pharmaceutical formulations and dosage forms used in ophthalmology and ENT conditions;
outline the pathophysiology and therapeutics of respiratory conditions, including upper respiratory tract infections, acute and chronic conditions and preventative strategies;