Standard |
DHY 206 - PHARMACOLOGY AND PAIN
CONTROL
Introduces principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include: pharmaceutical referencing, legal and ethical considerations, drug effects, contraindications, drug related emergencies, and dental related anesthesia.
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Pharmaceutical Referencing |
Class |
3 |
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Legal and Ethical Considerations |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Drug Effects |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Contraindications |
Credit |
3 |
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Drug Related Emergencies |
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Dental Related Anesthesia |
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Prerequisite: |
DHY 110 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab` |
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PHARMACEUTICAL REFERENCING
AND LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS |
5 |
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0 |
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Reference books |
Use reference books to review material and answer inquiries. |
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Regulatory agencies |
Name the regulatory agencies that govern the prescribing of medications. |
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State the function of each agency. |
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Pharmacy |
Describe legal and ethical aspects of drug use. |
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Describe the basic principles of a well written prescription. |
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Discuss the proper technique for telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy. |
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DRUG EFFECTS |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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Drug actions |
Describe drug actions from administration to absorption and metabolism through excretion. |
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Distinguish among side effect, adverse reaction, allergic reaction, idiosyncrasy, and toxicity of medications. |
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Describe drugs used in dentistry including the chemistry, mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, drug interactions, uses, dosage, and administration of the following: narcotic to nonnarcotic analgesics, antibiotics, local and general anesthetics, sedatives, fluorides, vitamins, and minerals. |
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Treatment |
Describe the pharmaceutical treatment of oral conditions. |
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CONTRAINDICATIONS |
4 |
0 |
0 |
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Patient evaluation |
Describe proper evaluation of patient to be treated with pharmaceuticals. |
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Drug use |
Describe drugs that may alter dental treatment. |
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Describe the dental implications and contraindications to treatment for patients taking cardiovascular drugs, anticonvulsants, psychotherapeutic agents, antihistamines and adrenocorticosteroids, hormones, and gastrointestinal drugs. |
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DRUG RELATED EMERGENCIES |
3 |
0 |
0 |
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Emergency situations |
Recognize drug related emergency situations. |
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Recognize necessary drug treatment for resolving emergency situations. |
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Describe contents of an emergency kit. |
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Describe prevention techniques to avoid emergencies. |
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DENTAL RELATED ANESTHESIA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Discuss local anesthetic techniques and innervation of oral structures. |
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Suggested Resources |
Cowan, F. F. (1991). Dental pharmacology (2nd ed.). Malvern,
PA: Lea & Febiger.
Requa, C., & Holroyd. (1989). Applied pharmacology for the dental hygienist. St. Louis: Mosby.