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Explore our free Introduction to Pharmacology course by Dental Courses, covering drug interactions, cholinergic drugs, antidepressants, NSAIDs, and much more in the Health category.
This comprehensive online course provides a foundational understanding of pharmacology, specifically tailored for the dental field. With a total duration of 8 hours and 21 minutes, this course is meticulously structured to benefit both aspiring and practicing dental professionals who aim to deepen their knowledge in pharmacology.
Pharmacology is pivotal in understanding the safe and effective administration of drugs, and this course is designed to cover various essential topics in this domain. It begins with an introduction to pharmacology, where you'll learn about the basic principles and the drugs commonly used in dental practice.
The curriculum delves into the interaction of pharmaceutical substances, offering insights into drug interactions and how different drugs can affect each other when administered concurrently. As you progress, you'll explore detailed modules on cholinergic and adrenergic drugs, key classes intended for treating various conditions affecting the nervous system and other bodily functions.
Moreover, the course covers drugs for specific conditions such as blood type medications, hypnotic and antiepileptic drugs, and medications for Parkinson's disease. It further expands on essential drugs like nootropics, which enhance cognitive function, and a variety of antidepressants, psychostimulants, and adaptogens that are critical in managing psychological conditions.
Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics are also discussed extensively, including their classification, types of opioid receptors, and the chemical structure of morphine. This module ensures a comprehensive understanding of pain management drugs, which are frequently used in dental practice for patient comfort.
The course also covers anti-inflammatory, anti-gout, and anti-allergic drugs. You'll gain knowledge about the different types of NSAIDs, their clinical uses, and the mechanisms of action of SAIDs. This section ensures you're well-versed in managing inflammation and allergic reactions.
Anti-hypertensive drugs, including diuretics, vasopressin, and mineralocorticoids, are thoroughly discussed to understand their effects on blood pressure. Additionally, insights into drugs that affect the sympathetic nervous system, such as alpha and beta blockers, enrich your understanding of cardiovascular medications.
Details about ischemic heart disease (IHD) and the mechanism of intracellular action of these drugs play a crucial role in interpreting practical scenarios that are likely to emerge in your professional dental practice.
This course is part of the Health category, specifically under the subcategory of Pharmacology. Although it hasn't been reviewed yet, it's meticulously designed to provide in-depth knowledge that is crucial for anyone in the dental profession, reinforcing the importance of pharmacology in enhancing patient outcomes.
Video class: Introduction to pharmacology ( part 1 ) _ Introduction of drugs
0h13m
Exercise: What is the primary focus of pharmacodynamics in pharmacology?
Video class: Introduction to pharmacology part 2
0h14m
Exercise: What is the term used to describe an inactive substance given to a patient under the belief that it is a medicinal product, and which can produce a perceived improvement in the patient's condition?
Video class: Interaction of pharmaceutical substances part 1 ( Drug interaction )
0h19m
Exercise: In pharmacology, the term 'pharmacokinetics' primarily describes what aspect of drug interaction?
Video class: ( Interaction of pharmaceutical substances part 2 ( Drug interaction
0h29m
Exercise: What is the primary difference between therapeutic index and effective dose in pharmacology?
Video class: cholinergic drugs part 1
0h14m
Exercise: Which neurotransmitter is responsible for the transmission of impulses at the parasympathetic synapses in both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons?
Video class: cholinergic drugs part 2
0h30m
Exercise: Which of the following effects occurs when m choliner receptors are stimulated in the heart?
Video class: Blood types
0h03m
Video class: Hypnotic drugs. antiepileptic drugs. Anti-Parkinsonic drugs.
0h49m
Exercise: What is the primary mechanism of action for benzodiazepines when used as hypnotic agents?
Video class: (Adrenergic drugs ( part 1
0h25m
Exercise: What is one of the primary functions of alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system?
Video class: (Adrenergic drugs ( part 2
0h25m
Exercise: Which of the following drugs is a non-selective beta adrenergic receptor stimulant?
Video class: Nootropics, antidepressants, psychostimulants, analeptics, adaptogens
0h23m
Exercise: What is the primary pathological process in the brain that occurs during depression, according to the lecture?
Video class: (Antidepressants psychostimulants (part 2
0h30m
Exercise: What mechanism does caffeine use to exert its stimulating effects on the central nervous system?
Video class: (Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics ( part 1
0h08m
Exercise: Which two types of neurotransmitters are primarily involved in the reduction of pain through the body’s opioid system?
Video class: (Classification of Narcotic analgesics - Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics ( part 3
0h13m
Exercise: What is the main consequence of stimulating opioid mu receptors?
Video class: (Types of opioid receptors - Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics ( part 2
0h08m
Exercise: What is the primary function of opioid receptors such as mu, delta, and kappa in the human body?
Video class: Morphine and Chemical structure of MORPHINE (part 4 )
0h11m
Exercise: Which of the following opiate derivatives is primarily responsible for a spasmolytic effect rather than an analgesic one?
Video class: (Anti-inflammatory, anti-gout and anti-allergic drugs : NSAIDs (part 1
0h17m
Exercise: What is the primary function of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the context of anti-inflammatory actions?
Video class: Clinical uses of NSAIDs : Anti-inflammatory, anti-gout and anti-allergic drugs
0h24m
Exercise: Which of the following conditions would MOST likely require the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rather than narcotic drugs, for pain management?
Video class: Mechanism of action of SAIDs
0h26m
Exercise: Which of the following describes the action of corticosteroids in treating bronchial asthma?
Video class: Anti-hypertensive - Diuretics. Vasopressin and mineralocorticoids
0h37m
Exercise: Which of the following statements about calcium channel blockers is true?
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