DHE 122 - Pharmacology

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

Introduction to the theory of pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Includes drug action and handling, prescription writing, autonomic drugs, non-opioid analgesics, anti-infective agents, anti-fungal and anti-viral agents, anti-anxiety agents, cardiovascular agents, and anti-convulsant agents. Also includes psychotherapeutic agents, antacids and antihistamines, adreno cortico steroid agents, anti-neoplastic agents, and respiratory and gastrointestinal medications, emergency medications, and drug interactions and drug abuse.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 107, DHE 112, DHE 116, and DHE 116LC
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120,DHE 132, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LB, DHE 150LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course.