DH 202 - Pharmacology

Credits: 2

Description
A study of drugs by groups with special emphasis on those used in dentistry including their physical and chemical properties, dosage and therapeutic effects.

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze the common pharmaceutical preparations.
Calculate the mathematics of dosage for common therapeutic agents.
Compare and contrast important drug legislation and standards relating to pharmaceutical preparations.
Correlate basic groupings of pharmacologic agents related to their action or side effects.
Evaluate methods of administering medications.
Explain therapeutic effects of the basic groups of medications.
Explain side effects of the basic groups of medications.
Discriminate medications that affect specific organ systems.
Justify medications for possible side effects and contraindications for treatment of patients.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate of Science Dental Hygiene Program