a. Parkinsonism

Curriculum Unit: 8. Pathophysiology of common diseases:

This study module covers "Parkinsonism", an integral component of the Year 2 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) curriculum under Pathophysiology (Pathophysiology of common diseases). Designed for clinical pharmacy scholars, the syllabus emphasizes mechanistic understanding, clinical relevance, and high-yield examination competencies.

Upon reviewing this syllabus topic, Pharm.D students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:

• Understand the foundational etiology, classification, and clinical significance of Parkinsonism.
• Analyze the underlying pathophysiology and disease manifestations relevant to Pathophysiology of common diseases.
• Evaluate evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic management, therapeutic drug choices, and dosage individualization.
• Identify critical patient monitoring parameters, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and drug-drug interactions.

Standard literature and institutional sources for Pathophysiology:

• [1]Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Pharm.D Curriculum Syllabus Guidelines
• [2]Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (Kumar, Abbas, Aster)
• [3]Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Hammer & McPhee)