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The simulation allows students to interact with software by changing patient parameters (such as the patient’s ability to remove a drug from the body) and observe the changes.
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Technology: Researchers have developed a software app that is a simulator of drug concentrations in the body after dosing a patient. The simulation allows students to interact with software by changing patient parameters (such as the patient’s ability to remove a drug from the body) and observe how these changes will alter the concentration of the drug in the patient. The simulation works by utilizing known equations that relate drug concentration to pharmacokinetic parameters (such as clearance and volume of distribution). These equations are then used to observe alterations in the patient with changing values of these parameter in both a number and graphical format. Application: 1. Instructional tool Advantages: 1. Gives teachers an interactive visual aide for classroom learning and discussion 2. Provides a tool for assignments, test question creation, and unique cases 3. Gives students a more in depth understanding by changing parameters and instantly seeing the alterations 4. Visual learning emphasizes the relationships beyond provisions of equations 5. Features IV bolus, continuous infusion and extravascular administration of drugs