DHYG 306 Pharmacology II (2 credits)

2. Describe, recognize, and analyze the systemic and oral manifestations of drug reactions.

3. Describe and recognize the basic principles of substance abuse.

4. Describe, recognize, and analyze the indications, contraindications, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and clinical considerations of common drugs used in dentistry.

5. Describe, recognize, and analyze the indications, contraindications, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and clinical considerations of drugs commonly used by dental patients.

6. Accurately and consistently utilize appropriate drug information reference sources, evaluate patients’ medical health histories to determine medication use, drug adverse reactions, and alterations to dental or dental hygiene care.

Degree Outcomes
Degree Outcomes PROGRAM OUTCOME: This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Abilities. Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10