DHY 206 - Pharmacology & Pain Control

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Lanier Technical College

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Description:

(4 credit/4 contact hours) 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: terminology, pharmaceutical references, prescriptions and abbreviations, pharmacokinetics, drugs used in dentistry and their pharmacokinetics, drugs that may alter dental treatment and their pharmacokinetics, emergency drugs, and drug abuse. Prerequisites: DHY 110 . Corequisites: None. Spring 2009 Course Availability

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.laniertech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 531-6300

Calendar System:

Semester

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