use diagrams to outline the conduction pathway in the heart, the sa node the av node and the purkinje fibers. Discuss the role of the ans in the control of the heart rate.
outline cardiomyopathy and some early symptoms
Assignment
n/a.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor, as usual, had good questions but needed some review on basic biology.
discuss cardiovascular system in terms of physiology of the system and anatomy. Begin discussion of cardiomyopathy to lead to drug usage and mode of action
outline the mode of action of antineoplastic chemotherapuetic agents.
Use digrams to show how cyclophophamide is converted into the active form and inactive form
read and discuss chemotherapeutic drugs- alkylating agents, antimetabolites.
Discuss the effects on DNA of both types.
Look at chem. formulas of classic alkylating agents like mustard gas and show how they work by incorporating into nucleotides
Assignment
brief report due on specific transfer agents
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor can initiate very thought provoking lessons with his questions. If only he would apply himself all the time, he would be great.
outline and discuss the different available treatment options for cancer chemotherapy. Discus the mode of action of alkyalating agents, anti-metabolites and natural plant compounds from the periwinkle and yew.
discuss the toxiciites and adverse affects.
discuss the definition of and formation of cancer
review and relate to DNA and mitosis in cells
discuss tumors, their formation and types.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
The lessons progress well because Trevor has a lot of good questions which lead us from area to area in the discussion. The affects of antineoplastics can be better understood once the development of malignant neoplasms is understood.
