Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM001

Course Name:

Rational Drug Use

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Array

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

QF-EHEA:Array

EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. YEŞİM BULUT

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. Yeşim BULUT

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to encourage rational drug use by providing students with information about rational use of medications and the potential harms of irrational drug use.
Course Content:	The concept and elements of rational drug use, the duties of healthcare professionals in rational drug use; irrational drug use, examples and potential harms of these scenarios; rational drug use in different patient groups and clinical situations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines rational use of medications.
2) Explains the fundamental principles and importance of rational drug use.
3) Defines the roles of healthcare professionals in rational drug use and applies them as part of their professional responsibilities.
4) Explains the potential harms of irrational drug use in patients.
5) Explains and supports rational drug use in pediatric patients.
6) Explains and supports rational drug use in geriatric patients.
7) Analyzes the adverse and toxic effects that drugs may cause.
8) Explains antibiotic resistance and the rational use of antibiotics; supports the rational use of antibiotics.
9) Explains the adverse and toxic effects of herbal products and dietary supplements, evaluates food–drug interactions, and contributes to their rational use.
10) Evaluates examples of irrational drug use and offers solutions.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction
2)	Introduction to Rational Drug Use and Basic Concepts - I
3)	Introduction to Rational Drug Use and Basic Concepts - II
4)	Irrational Drug Use and Related Examples
5)	Drug Safety and the Principles of Safe Drug Use
6)	Points to Consider in Drug Administration
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Rational Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance
9)	Rational Use of Herbal Products
10)	Rational Drug Use in Pediatrics
11)	Rational Drug Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
12)	Rational Drug Use in Elderly
13)	Rational Drug Use Case Discussions - I
14)	Rational Drug Use Case Discussions - II
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Hilal-Dandan, R. (Ed.). (2017). Goodman & Gilman'ın Farmakoloji ve Tedavi El Kitabı (Çev. Ed. Ş. Remzi Erdem, 1. baskı). Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
2. Whalen, K. (2024). Lippincott Farmakoloji (Çev. Prof. Dr. Ç. H. Karadağ, Prof. Dr. A. Ulugöl, & Prof. Dr. D. Dökmeci, Eds., 7. Baskı). Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
3. Alldredge, B. K., Corelli, R. L., Ernst, M. E., Guglielmo, B. J., Jacobson, P. A., Kradjan, W. A. & Williams, B. R. (Ed.). (2013). Koda-Kimble ve Young'un Uygulamalı Tedavileri: İlaçların Klinik Kullanımı (10. basım). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
4. Schwinghammer, T. L., DiPiro, J. T., Ellingrod, V. L. & DiPiro, C. V. (Ed.). (2023). DiPiro'nun Farmakoterapi El Kitabı (12. baskı). McGraw Hill.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	14			28
Midterms	1	14			14
Final	1	14			14
Total Workload					56