What pharmacology topics are covered for the INBDE and ADAT in this course?

The course covers local anesthetics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, antibiotics, analgesics, autonomic nervous system drugs, cardiovascular pharmacology, CNS medications, and practice questions.

How do local anesthetics work in dental procedures?

Local anesthetics block voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing nerve impulse conduction and temporarily stopping pain sensation.

Which antibiotic class inhibits the 50S ribosomal subunit?

Macrolides, such as erythromycin and azithromycin, inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.

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Free online course Pharmacology Course INBDE ADAT

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 56 minutes

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Boost your pharmacology confidence with a free online course built for INBDE/ADAT—master anesthetics, antibiotics, CNS drugs, and key practice questions.

In this free course, learn about

Local anesthetic classes, dosing math, and solution calculations
LA mechanism: blockade of voltage-gated Na+ channels to stop nerve conduction
Injection techniques for local anesthesia and key anatomical considerations
Needle gauge selection principles and what gauge changes affect (aspiration/deflection/comfort)
Pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion; key definitions
Drug absorption process: movement from administration site into systemic circulation
Pharmacodynamics basics: receptors, dose–response, potency vs efficacy
Competitive antagonists: reversible receptor binding that shifts dose–response right
Antibiotic classes and mechanisms; 50S protein synthesis inhibitors (e.g., macrolides)
Analgesics overview; NSAID identification vs non-NSAIDs
Autonomic nervous system pharmacology; sympathetic control of organ blood flow
Cardiovascular pharmacology: how diuretics lower BP (↓ volume/Na+; ↓ CO)
CNS drugs: SSRI mechanism (inhibit serotonin reuptake via SERT)
Recognition of analgesic overdose symptoms (salicylate toxicity: tinnitus, N/V, dizziness)

About the free online course

Strengthen your pharmacology foundation with a focused, exam-oriented learning experience designed to help you think like a clinician and perform like a test taker. This free online course supports students preparing for the INBDE and ADAT by turning high-yield pharmacology into clear, usable knowledge you can apply to real dental and healthcare scenarios. Instead of memorizing endless facts, you will build a structured understanding of how drugs work, how the body handles them, and how to connect mechanisms to outcomes and side effects.

The course begins with local anesthetics, helping you confidently handle common calculations and decision points tied to safe dosing. You will also refine your understanding of injection techniques and needle gauge choices, translating technical details into practical reasoning you can use in clinics and exams. From there, you will solidify the core principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including absorption and drug-response relationships, so that unfamiliar questions become manageable by logic rather than guesswork.

As you progress, the course expands into major drug categories that frequently appear in board-style questions. You will sharpen your ability to distinguish antibiotic classes by their mechanisms, connect analgesics to expected effects and adverse reactions, and recognize how autonomic and cardiovascular pharmacology influence blood flow and blood pressure. You will also review central nervous system medications, including how commonly tested antidepressants work, with an emphasis on typical wording and traps seen in multiple-choice formats.

Throughout the course, integrated questions reinforce each concept and help you practice reading prompts carefully, isolating key clinical clues, and selecting the best answer under time pressure. By the end, you will be better prepared to interpret pharmacology scenarios, predict drug interactions and toxicities, and approach INBDE/ADAT practice questions with clarity and confidence.

Course content

Video class: Local Anesthetics | Categories and Calculations | INBDE, ADAT 26m
Exercise: What is the primary mechanism of action for local anesthetics in the body?
Video class: Local Anesthetics | Injections and Techniques | INBDE, ADAT 23m
Exercise: When considering the use of different needle gauges for local anesthetic injections, which of the following statements is true?

Video class: Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics | INBDE, ADAT 20m
Exercise: What is the primary process involved in the movement of a drug from the site of administration into the body's circulatory system?
Video class: Pharmacology | Pharmacodynamics | INBDE, ADAT 21m
Exercise: What is the primary role of a competitive antagonist in pharmacodynamics?

Video class: Pharmacology | Antibiotics | INBDE, ADAT 29m
Exercise: Which of the following classes of antibiotics is known to inhibit protein synthesis by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit?
Video class: Pharmacology | Analgesics | INBDE, ADAT 27m
Exercise: Which of the following is NOT considered a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Video class: Pharmacology | Autonomic Nervous System | INBDE, ADAT 32m
Exercise: Which of the following correctly describes the sympathetic nervous system's role in controlling blood flow to organs?
Video class: Pharmacology | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | INBDE, ADAT 17m
Exercise: Which of the following mechanisms is used by diuretics to help lower blood pressure?
Video class: Pharmacology | Central Nervous System | INBDE, ADAT 12m
Exercise: What is the primary mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Video class: Pharmacology | PRACTICE QUESTIONS | INBDE, ADAT 25m
Exercise: A patient presents with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and tinnitus after taking an overdose of a commonly used analgesic. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for these symptoms?