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Subject: | Dental Hygiene |
Title: | DENHY-135 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist - (LR) - 3 Units |
Instructor: | Pineschi-Petty, A |
Prerequisite: DENHY 101 and CHEM 109 or equivalent | |
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DENHY-135 |
1743 |
W |
8:30-11:20am |
LHS-107 |
3 Units |
Full Term |
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| Catalog Course Description | ||
| DENHY-135 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist | ||
| 3 Units | LR | |
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| Prerequisite: DENHY 101 and CHEM 109 or equivalent | ||
| The study of pharmaceuticals used in medicine and dentistry. Emphasis is placed on identifying and understanding drugs by category of therapeutic use (i.e. local anesthetics, antibiotics, anti- hypertensives). The underlying physiologic basis for drug action is explored. Adverse reactions including side effects and allergic responses are addressed. The study of Nitrous Oxide as a dental sedative in preparation for the use of this drug clinically is a core component of the course. CSU | ||
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