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Special Pharmacology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:02.03.2021 14:35:51
Study Course Information
Course Code:FLK_022LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Oral MedicineTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dmitrijs Kustovs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Pharmacology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Dmitrijs[pnkts]Kustovsatrsu[pnkts]lv; Indra[pnkts]Dumbergaatrsu[pnkts]lv; +371 67613517
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes33
Total Contact Hours33
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and dental profile in clinical practice.
Objective:
To provide knowledge on dental medication, focusing on its effects and side effects as well as its interaction. Emphasize information about preparations used in dental hygienists' practice and about treatment of urgent general medical complications. To teach the skill to correctly choose and use dental and oral soft tissue hygiene products.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Organization of study process. Pharmacological terminology. General pharmacology.Classes1.00auditorium
2Anti-infective agents. Antimicrobial agents.Classes1.00auditorium
3Antiprotozoal, antifungal and antiviral agents.Classes1.00auditorium
4Antiseptic agents.Classes1.00auditorium
5Colloquium.Classes1.00auditorium
6Infiltration and regional anesthetics. Astrigents.Classes1.00auditorium
7Analgesics. Anti-inflammatory drugs.Classes1.00auditorium
8Haemostatic and antithrombotic agents.Classes1.00auditorium
9Oral side effects of drugs.Classes1.00auditorium
10Colloquium.Classes1.00auditorium
11Exam.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
The independent work includes preparation for the topic of the lesson by conducting individual research on the topic, using e-websites and specialized literature.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in practical classes, quality of oral answers. During classes students take regular tests that test their knowledge on topics acquired within the course, a test passed or a presentation prepared.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:On successful completion of the course the students will have acquired basic knowledge of pharmacological groups, medication, their mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, characteristics of use, indications in dentistry.
Skills:On successful completion of the course the students will be able to choose the most appropriate means for pharmacotherapy. Students will be able to explain the mechanism of action of certain drugs. Students will be able to evaluate the side effects of the oral cavity caused by medications.
Competencies:On successful completion of the study course students will be able to briefly describe the preparations of pharmacological groups, will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in pharmacotherapy, to characterize the pharmacotherapeutic groups of medications, to demonstrate scientific approach to solving topical issues.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Singh, Surender. Pharmacology for Dentistry, New Age International Ltd, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central (akceptējams izdevums)
2I.Purviņš, S. Purviņa "Praktiskā farmakoloģija" Ceturtais izdevums, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
3e-studiju materiāls
4Pankhurst, Caroline L., and Wilson A. Coulter. Basic Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central
5Baart, J. A., and H. S. Brand. Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2008. ProQuest Ebook Central, (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Clinical Dentistry, edited by Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina, Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central.
2Zāļu apraksti.
Other Information Sources
1Farmaceitisko firmu reklāmas materiāli.