Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Special Pharmacology
Course Code
FFK_012
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dmitrijs Kustovs
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
Riga, Konsula street 21, 1st floor; Dmitrijs.Kustovs@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517
About Study Course
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.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and dental profile in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.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
1.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.
Competences
1.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.
Assessment
Individual work
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The independent work includes preparation for the topic of the lesson by conducting individual research on the topic, using e-websites and specialized literature.
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Examination
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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.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Organization of study process. Pharmacological terminology. General pharmacology.
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3
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Anti-infective agents. Antimicrobial agents.
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3
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Antiprotozoal, antifungal and antiviral agents.
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3
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Topics
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Antiseptic agents.
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Colloquium.
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3
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Topics
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Infiltration and regional anesthetics. Astrigents.
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Analgesics. Anti-inflammatory drugs.
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3
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Haemostatic and antithrombotic agents.
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3
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Oral side effects of drugs.
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On site
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3
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Colloquium.
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
33 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Singh, Surender. Pharmacology for Dentistry, New Age International Ltd, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
I.Purviņš, S. Purviņa "Praktiskā farmakoloģija" Ceturtais izdevums, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
e-studiju materiāls
4.
Pankhurst, Caroline L., and Wilson A. Coulter. Basic Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook CentralSuitable for English stream
5.
Baart, J. A., and H. S. Brand. Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2008. ProQuest Ebook Central, (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Clinical Dentistry, edited by Giuseppe Alessandro Scardina, Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central.Suitable for English stream
2.
Zāļu apraksti.
Other Information Sources
1.
Farmaceitisko firmu reklāmas materiāli.