course description 451 PHT

Main subjects which will be covered in the labs.:
 
       1.              Compounding, calculations and evaluation of preparations of oral electrolyte
                        solutions.
 
       2.              Physical & Chemical incompatibilities in Rx compounding.
 

1. Extemporaneous preparations of Capsules & Syringe in Hospitals.

 
4.              Dosage and Compounding of Pediatric and Geriatric prescriptions
 
       5 & 6.       Drug - Drug interactions in prescriptions.  Drug interactions affecting absorption and
                        elimination of drugs.
 
       7.              Exam. 
 
 
What are the responsibilities of each students:
 
  1.       The attendance of each lab. is a must (from 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
 
  2.       There will be a quiz/lab. for 3 labs. starting with the 2nd lab about:
            a.         Problems from the Pharmacy Calculations’ book, esp. ch 12 and 13.
            c.         Any other calculations covered in the lab.
            d.         Material covered in the last lecture(s).
 
  3.       Lab. Final will include:
            a.         Subjects covered in labs.
            b.         Calculations   
            c.         Other assignments (published paper on one of the lab subjects, Summery report of
the work , the important finding, and its significant to patient therapy.
 

1. The first two hours of each lab will be devoted to explanation of the lab. assignment,

compounding, and quiz, while the last hour will be for Discussion of the quiz and improving your calculation skill.
 
 
 
 REFERENCES ; Gibaldi M. and Perreier D, Pharmacokinetics 2nd edition, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2006; 230-417, 
 
 
 
To attain these specific objectives the following rules must be adhered to in the lab:
 
     1.    All students must wear clean, white lab coats while in the laboratory.
     2.    All students must follow the instructions of their Teaching Assistant (TA). 
     3.    All students must complete all laboratory assignments.  If a lab is missed, the reason for                            the absence must be discussed with the instructor and a makeup lab arranged.  A                                             substantial grade reduction will be given for any assignment which is not completed.
     4.    No aid is to be given or received between students in the lab.  Students who exhibit                          dishonest or unprofessional behavior in the lab may, at the discretion of the instructor                           receive a failing grade for the laboratory portion of the course.
     5.    Only a student’s best effort is to be submitted for grading.  Receipt of a carelessly                                          prepared Rx will result in a failing grade for the exercise.
     6.    A name tag with your full name, Pharmacy Student as a title and "I 'm proud to be a Pharmacist" as a badge is a must for every student.