DH 270 - Pharmacology

Credit Hours: 2

An overview of pharmacologic principles will include drug absorption, bioavailability, metabolism and excretion, toxicity and side effects, routes of administration and placebo effect. Drug categories covered include anti-infectives, autonomic drugs, analgesics, anesthetics, anti-anxiety drugs, anti-plaque agents, anticonvulsants, antihistamines and cardiovascular medications. Additional topics will include prescription writing, alcohol and drug abuse and drugs for emergency use. The impact of various drugs and drug combinations on the management of dental hygiene patients will be stressed. Minimum required passing grade is “C-.”
Prerequisites: All required fall, second year courses in the dental hygiene curriculum must be passed.
Corequisites: All required final semester courses in the dental hygiene curriculum.