2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BS 124 and DH 102 with a grade of "C" or better.
Co-requisite: BS 125 and DH 106.
Pharmacology emphasizes the study of therapeutic drugs used in dentistry and drugs that are likely to be prescribed to dental hygiene patients by their physicians. Topics will include drug classifications, indications, contraindications, side effects, method of administration and toxicology.