DENH1060 — Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
DENH 1060 - Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist DENH 1060 - Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 0 Internship hours per week 0 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to drug actions, mechanisms of drugs, and bodily reactions. Special emphasis will be given to the oral and systemic effects of drugs and how they may affect dental treatment. MnTC Goals NA explain pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, drug interactions, and dental considerations of drug therapy. categorize the oral manifestations of drug therapy. determine the safety and use of drug therapy in pregnancy or chestfeeding. distinguish drugs that may alter dental treatment. identify drugs which are useful in dental office emergencies. contrast indications and contraindication of drug use in the treatment of dental disease. outline the physiologic, psychologic, and social consequences of drug abuse. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies NA Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Practicum hours per week: 0 Courses and Registration
Prerequisites: DENH1024, DENH1030, DENH1040, DENH1045