discuss the origin and uses of morphine, the adverse effects and side effects. The production of codeine from morphine and the opiates produced from codeine.
outline morphine as the prototypical analagesic
discuss migraine headache, dilatiion of cerebral blood vessels and the effect of seretonin to aleviate the pain, and the action of seretonin agonists which are not narcotics
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole just listened today, he did not contribute much to the discussion
Define and discuss opiate and opiode
read and discuss the terms tolerance, dependence and addiction.
differentiate between the 3
discuss the effects of nature and nurture on all three.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Discussions went very well. We discussed and disagreed with a few concepts. Cole has some valid ideas.
define narcotic
read a bit more about the poppy plant and laws regulating the growth
list, define and discuss the effects of narcotics on the system
analgesia, sedation, euphoria, GI motility, anxiety
Assignment
look up tolerance and dependence
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
interesting discussion- good points brought out by cole.
Discuss the 3 major types of pain, their locations and treaments.
Define a number of terms like nsaid, somatic, visceral.
Read paper on the poppy plant and paper on opiate and opioid.
differentiate between the two
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole was attentive and interactive, with good questions. We covered a great deal of material
copy all notes on the anatomy of the nervous system, effects of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Discuss agonist symphathetic drugs effects and antagonist parasympathetic drug effects
Discuss endorphins from the print out article.
Assignment
question sheet from yesterdays lesson as well as todays
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole methodically copied all the notes and was involved in the discussion regarding endorphins, their production and effects in the body
discuss the anatomy of the human nervous system and its relationship to pain sensation.
list various ways of describing pain and its severity, and the job of the brain and peripheral nervous system in sensing pain
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole was very attentive and "up" in spirits. He was able to discuss the topic well and ask questions.
Discuss the effects of histamine,its causes in the body, stress and infection. Discuss and outline the effects of histamine production. List and discuss the H1 and H2 histamine receptors, their action when stimulated and the antagonist drugs used to combat
