DH 124B - Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene II

1. Explain the effects of drug therapy used with endocrine and hormonal disorders regarding their use for the dental patient.
   1. Compare and contrast the mechanism of action of the current medications used to treat diabetes mellitus
   2. Describe the management of diabetic patients in the dental office
   3. Summarize the various drug-drug interactions of diabetic medications
   4. Explain the management of dental patients with a thyroid disorder
   5. Explain the management of dental patients taking corticosteroids
   6. Summarize the dental implications and concerns of corticosteroids
   7. Summarize dental concerns relating to the components of oral contraceptives
   8. State the indications for use of bisphosphonates and the guidelines for treating dental patients taking them
2. Explain the effects of anti-anxiety and sedative agents regarding their use for the dental patient.
   1. Summarize the concepts of the various levels of sedation
   2. List various pharmacological agents used for moderate sedation
   3. List the reasons to use sedation in managing dental patients
   4. Discuss the use of nitrous oxide in managing dental patients
3. Explain the effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of various heart-related diseases regarding their use for the dental patient.
   1. List the different drug categories used in treating heart conditions
   2. Discuss the adverse side effects of these drugs requiring modifications in the management of dental patients
   3. Summarize the steps used to monitor a cardiac patient during administration of vasoconstrictors
4. Explain the effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of common abdominal conditions regarding their use for the dental patient
   1. Explain the current theory of the etiology of peptic ulcers
   2. Compare the treatment between peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 
   3. Summarize the treatments for constipation and diarrhea
   4. Discuss the precautions or contraindications for dental patients with gastrointestinal disorders  
5. Explain he effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of various respiratory conditions regarding their use for the dental patient
   1. Summarize management of a dental patient with asthma
   2. Describe current medications used in treating asthma
   3. Summarize the management of COPD
   4. Summarize the management of rhinitis
   5. Discuss adverse effects of antihistamines requiring modification in the management of a dental patient
6. Explain the effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of various neurological disorders regarding their use for the dental patient
   1. Discuss drug-drug interactions with anti-epileptic drugs
   2. Discuss medications used in treating Parkinson's disease
   3. Discuss medications for managing headaches, including migraines
7. Describe the effects of drug therapy used in treating psychiatric and dental disorders regarding their use for the dental patient
   1. Describe the various classes of psychiatric drugs
   2. Discuss the adverse effects of psychiatric drugs requiring modification in the management of a dental patient          
8. Explain the effects of antineoplastic/immunosuppressant therapy the treatment of various neoplasms regarding their use for the dental patient.
   1. Describe the role of antineoplastic and immunosuppressant drugs used to treat neoplasms.
   2. Describe the oral adverse effects of chemotherapeutic drugs
   3. Describe the oral adverse effects of immunosuppressant drugs
   4. List common drug interactions of immunosuppressant drugs
   5. Identify the modifications in dental hygiene care that may be necessary to provide the dental treatment needed.
9. Apply the knowledge of pharmacology in developing a dental hygiene/dental care plan for the pregnant dental patient.
   1. List the pregnancy categories given to all prescription drugs that are absorbed systemically mandated by the FDA
   2. Value interprofessional collaboration when treating the pregnant dental patient
   3. State the safest trimester to treat a pregnant dental patient
   4. Understand the basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various drugs in relationship to a growing fetus
10. Describe the effects of drug therapy used in the treatment of medical emergencies in a dental office.
    1. Identify the various drug classes and their use in treating dental patients exhibiting symptoms of a medical emergency