Pharmacology of Analgesics: Clinical Considerations

COURSE NUMBER: 442

Credit Hours:

3 Hour(s)

Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information related to the basic mechanisms of pain, the pharmacology of analgesics, and the rationale for the selection of a disease-modifying analgesic regimen for the treat...

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Overview

Intended Audience:
Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
Date Course Online:
Jan 5, 2014
Last Revision Date:
May 31, 2017
Course Expiration Date:
May 30, 2020
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Discuss the physiology of pain.
Discuss the pharmacology of analgesics.
Given a patient with odontogenic pain, prescribe the most appropriate analgesic regimen.
Discuss potential adverse drug reactions associated with the use of analgesics.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Aminoshariae reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Dr. Terézhalmy has done consulting work for Procter & Gamble and has served on the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.

Submission Information

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886