DENH 1060 - Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist

1. Anti-convulsants
2. Psychotherapeutics
3. Adrenocorticosteroids
4. Drugs affecting the endocrine system
5. Anti-neoplastic drugs
6. Respiratory and gastrointestinal drugs
7. Autonomic
8. Opioid and non-opioid analgesics
9. Anti-infective agents
10. Local and general anesthetics
11. Anti-anxiety agents
12. Cardiovascular drugs

1. describe drug action and handling in the body and methods of drug administration.

2. discuss pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, drug interactions, and dental considerations of drug therapy.

3. categorize the oral manifestations of drug therapy.

4. determine the safety and use of drug therapy for the pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

5. distinguish drugs that may alter dental treatment.

6. contrast indications and contraindication of drug use in the treatment of dental disease.

7. outline the physiologic, psychologic, and social consequences of drug abuse.

8. explain the federal legislation governing of herbal and dietary products and discuss the product’s safety, adverse effects associated with use, and impact on oral health care.
Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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