DHYG 306 Pharmacology II (2 credits)

1. Explain the mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, contraindications, abuse and tolerance, and dental implications of drugs.
2. Apply correct methods of obtaining drug information in relationship to health when conducting medication history interviews and updates.
3. Analyze the evidence of different drug interactions, contraindications, and alterations to dental care.
4. Evaluate evidence-based information about the mechanism of action, pharacologic effects, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, and dental considerations of drugs.

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.

CORE ABILITIES

Creative, Critical, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.

Information Literacy: Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.

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

Potential Methods
Case studies Class discussion Group in-class activities Peer evaluation Research presentation Self evaluation Web-based activities Written examination ePortfolio