discuss the chemistry of codeine and its structural formula and compare it to morphine.
discuss how codeine affects the cough reflex and its side effects due to cns depression
read about dm and how it affects the cough reflex
Assignment
n.a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
outlined the steps in the cough reflex- both neuronal and muscular
discussed how antiltussives affect one or more of these steps
related overuse of dm to pcp and halluinogens
discuss the definition of a common cold and how it differs from an allergy
symptoms
4 usual drug regimens
discuss reflex in general and cough reflex in particular
discuss the physiology behind the cough reflex and why antitussives should not be used in certain situations
Assignment
read section on prostaglandin effects and cox inhibition
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
seems like time flies. We covered a lot of material. Trevor has good recall from biology and chemistry
review anaphylactic reactions
discuss allergic rhinitis-(hay fever), it causes, how the cells release histamine in response to tthe specific allergen and the response caused by histamine.
treatment- pros and cons of using steroids and local decongestants
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
good questions from Trevor- would have liked to complete atopic dermatitis with this discussion but Trevor had some interesting questions, so we dealt with those/
discuss the role of ige in the release of histamine from mast cells, and the specificity of the allergic response. differentiate between a true allergic response and a response due to irritation.
view the structure of histamine and the main types of histamine receptors, and what each type of receptor triggers
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
began class with a test on chapter 2-matching questions
Trevor asked some very interesting questions.
review and clarify some previous terms and graphs. Review therapeutic range, therapeutic dose and minimum therapeutic dose.
discuss beneficial and harmful effects and anaphylactic shock
Assignment
research dependence and tolerance and compare
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor is progressing very well. His knowledge of background material is good and he can project his responses accordingly.
Discuss factors involved in the production of a dose-response curve
interpret the curves and define many of the terms
discuss therapeutic level, ceiling dose, therapeutic dose, dosing, adverse affects
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
completed all objectives and work. Able to better define and understand some terms which were used earlier in the courst
discuss bioavailability and factors which affect bioavailability
therapeutic range effect
therapeutic level and duration of action
loading dose and continuous dosage
Assignment
finish take home assignments
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
finished the 4 objectives set forth along with discussions regarding individual dosage and fluid testing to determine.
review factors which affect pharmacokinetics
discuss parameters - define dose and maximum therapeutic dose
graph relationship between max ther dose and dose
discuss toxicity as a function of dose and how accidental toxicity can occur.
Assignment
read chapter 2-review sheet from chapter 1 and research assignment
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor is very interested in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology. he has a good working vocabulary and we can discuss things on a slightly higher level than would normally be.
