Pharmacology

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
anasthesia and the nervous system
Lesson Outline
discuss the action of anasthesia on the nervous system
Assignment
complete evaluation sheet
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
started the lesson and due to some good questions asked by Trevor we began an in-depth look at the nervous system and how nerve impulses are transmitted. This is going to be needed to truly comprehend the action of the anesthetics and the action of antidepressants and stimulants down the road. I like his line of questions, shows good thought.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
anesthesia
Lesson Outline
discuss and outline the definition for and the effects of and the classification of anesthesia and anesthetics
Assignment
questions due next week
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Trevor is well versed on many aspects of the types of anesthesia and the types of anesthesia produced by them.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
ibuprofen and naproxen as nsaids
Lesson Outline
discuss the chemistry and pharmacology of the above nsaids.
concentrate on the mechanism of action as well as some unusual uses.
Assignment
read paper handed out for discussion
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We were able to discuss each drugs mechanism of action and compare to others. Also noted some pros and cons for each

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
acetaminophen
Lesson Outline
discuss the history, chemical synthesis, mode of action, uses , metabolism and adverse affects of acetaminophen
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
completed the material. Trevor seems to comprehend well

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
prostaglanidins
Lesson Outline
review and discuss the production of, effects of and functions of prostaglanidins and thromboxane.
outline the role of cox 1 and cox 2 enzymes in the production of pgs.
discuss how non steroidal antiinflammatories work by inhibiting cox enzymes and the adverse affects which will occur.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
This was a very extensive lesson and we were able to complete all the material set down.
this leads nicely into the common nsaids like aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
nsaids-prostaglanidins and aspirin
Lesson Outline
discuss the formation of prostaglanidins and thromboxane from arachadonic acid and the effects which progtaglanidins have on inflammation, pain and fever.
show the structure of aspirin and its synthesis from salicylic acid. Discuss the action of cyclooxygenase enzyme on the conversion of aracadonic acid to prostaglanidins and how aspirin inhibits the cycloogygenase pathway.
Assignment
complete research assignment
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
covered the listed material even though we were a few minutes short due to birthday celeb.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
codeine
Lesson Outline
discuss the chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of codeine.
Assignment
complete research assignment
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
objectives and material were covered completely. Trevor, as usual, had some interesting questions, some of which will be researched

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
opioids, endorphins and morphine action
Lesson Outline
discuss the pharmacology of opioids in general and of endorphins and morphine in particular.
Assignment
report to be turned in on dependence, tolerance and addiction
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Had a good discussion and class, concentrating on the receptors and the uses of and contraindications for many opioid drugs.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
mu opioid receptors and the opium poppy
Lesson Outline
discuss the action produced by stimulation of he mu receptors. Using print outs, view the structure of morphine and how it is derived from the phenantrecene molecule. Also discuss heroin and its chemical structure and production
Assignment
complete reading print out on heroin
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We were able to discuss the chemistry of the poppy derivatives and how they react on the mu opioud receptors.

Session Summary

Session Date
Lesson Topic
opium poppy and alkaloids
Lesson Outline
abs
Assignment
abs
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Trevor has been ill.
Pharmacology

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