DHYG 131S Pharmacology for Dental Hygienists

The emphasis of this course is the pharmacodynamics of drug action. This includes modes of administration, mechanisms of action, biotransformation, excretion, drug interactions and side effects. Special considerations are given to those drugs relevant to the practice of dentistry. Prerequisites: DHYG 120S, DHYG 121S, DHYG 123S. Co-requisites: DHYG 126S, DHYG 127S. (3-0-2)