Course Syllabus Pharmacology DHYG 1235

Fall 2017 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN)

Fall 2017; 40257

Instructor contact information (phone number and email address)

Khairunisa Hashmani, RDH, MA 713-718-7238 Khairunisa.Hashmani@hccs.edu NisaRDH@gmail.com

Office Location and Hours

5th floor Dental Hygiene department By appointment

Class Timing Rm 577 Mondays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Semester Credit Hours (SCH)

Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

Total Course Contact Hours

32 hours

Course Length (number of weeks)

14 weeks

Type of Instruction Lecture

Course Description: Classes of drugs and their uses, actions, interactions, side effects, contraindications, and systemic and oral manifestations with emphasis on dental applications.

Course Prerequisite(s)

PREREQUISITE(S):

Completion of all Dental Hygiene Courses with a passing grade of 75% higher.

FREQUENT REQUISITES

College Level Writing College Level Reading MATH 0312 (Intermediate Algebra) Departmental approval Admission to the Program

Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes

1. The dental hygienist must create an informative tabletop presentation to appraise original research on a specific topic.

2. The dental hygienist must create a case study and evaluate clinical therapy treatment on a periodontal patient.

3. The dental hygienist must demonstrate the application of a therapeutic agent to clinical competence that is used in the field of dentistry.

4. Dental hygiene students must demonstrate an extraoral exam to identify the anatomy of the head and neck

5. The dental hygienist must demonstrate psychomotor skills to deliver preventive services to patients

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):

1. Provide quality assurance mechanisms for health services

2. Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care

3. Use assessment findings, etiologic factors and clinical data in

determining a dental hygiene diagnosis.

4. Evaluate and utilize methods to ensure the health and safety of the patient and the dental hygienist in the delivery of dental hygiene.

Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)

1. Discuss the history of pharmacology and its relationship to the oral health care provider. 2. Identify the four phases of clinical evaluation involved in drug approval and the five schedules of drugs. 3. Describe the elements of a drug prescription 4.1 Discuss the major steps of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care 4.2 Explain the pharmacologic effect of a drug

4.3 Differentiate dose, potency, and efficacy in the context of the actions of drugs 4.4 Define an adverse drug reaction, and name five categories of reaction 4.5 Discuss the risk-to-benefit ratio of the use of a drug for therapeutic effect and its potential adverse reactions 4.6 Discuss the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of cholinergic, anticholinergic, adrenergic agents 5.1 Use assessment findings, etiologic factors and clinical data in determining a dental hygiene diagnosis. 5.2 Discuss the chemistry and pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, toxicity, drug interactions, and uses of aspirin 5.3 Describe pain and its purpose and the main components. 5.4 List and describe the pharmacologic effects and potential adverse reactions of Opioid 5.5 List and describe the pharmacologic effects and potential adverse reactions of Opioid 6.1 Evaluate and utilize methods to ensure the health and safety of the patient and the dental hygienist in the delivery of dental hygiene. 6.2 Summarize the concept and practice of antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry 6.3 Name and describe several other types of antibiotics and anti-infective. 6.4 Discuss penicillin, macrolides, tetracycline’s, cephalosporins—their chemical makeup, properties, mechanisms of action, uses, and potential adverse reactions—and name several specific types. 6.5 Summarize the general measures a dental professional should follow to train for an emergency and the preparation for treatment in the event of an emergency 6.6 Discuss the pharmacologic agents most commonly used to treat oral lesions. SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable SCANS

SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable

SCANS Provide community oral health services in a variety of settings Workplace Competencies - Information -Acquires & Evaluates Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains Workplace Competencies - Information -Interprets & Communicates Provide screening, referral and education services that facilitate public access to the health care system.

Workplace Competencies - Information -Acquires & Evaluates Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains Workplace Competencies - Information -Interprets & Communicates Respond to patient or community requests for information about contemporary dental problems. Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Exercises Leadership Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity Promote the dental hygiene profession by actively participating in the membership, leadership and/or service in professional organizations Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity Assess and evaluate community based oral disease prevention strategies that aim to improve the oral health of the public. Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Exercises Leadership Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity

Instructional Methods

Lecture, handouts, power points, discussions, videos, assignments

Student Assignments

Provide quality assurance mechanisms for health services Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev Discussions Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev Discussions Use assessment findings, etiologic factors and clinical data in determining a dental hygiene diagnosis. Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev Discussions Evaluate and utilize methods to ensure the health and safety of the patient and the dental hygienist in the delivery of dental hygiene. Various assigned readings from textbooks, peer-rev Discussions

Student Assessment(s)

Student Assessment(s) Provide quality assurance mechanisms for health services. In-class discussions Recognize health conditions and medications that impact overall patient care.

Use assessment findings, etiologic factors and clinical data in determining a dental hygiene diagnosis. In-class discussions Quizzes/Tests which may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay Various assigned readings from textbooks Evaluate and utilize methods to ensure the health and safety of the patient and the dental hygienist in the delivery of dental hygiene. In-class discussions Various assigned readings from textbooks

Instructor's Requirements

1. Professionalism: The dental Hygienist must be able to discern and manage ethical issues and problems in dental practice, exercise critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and communicate with other professionals. 2. Class participation, positive attitude and attendance.

Program/Discipline Requirements: If applicable

PROFESSIONAL POLICY: Students are expected to participate fully in all lab and clinical activities and to model professional behavior at all times. All students are considered mature enough to seek faculty assistance as needed and to monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.

TESTING/MAKE-UP POLICY: Students are expected to finish all assignments and turn in at the beginning of class. Late assignments will result in deduction of points. There will be 2 points deducted from the total calculated grade if turned in at the end of class. Additionally, 2 points deduction from the total calculated grade for each day the assignment is late.

The student will not be able to make up assignments, exams or quizzes without documentation (see program handbook) Ex: doctor’s note and/or at the instructor’s discretion. If a makeup exam is given, the makeup exam will be different from the one given at the originally scheduled time. The student must make an appointment with the instructor for the make-up exam. The student will receive a “0” for that exam or quiz for an unexcused absent.

Any student arriving after the test is handed out will be given the time remaining that was set by the instructor. Ex: If the test is for 50 minutes starting from 9 am and the student arrives at 9:15 am, he/she will be given 35 minutes to finish the exam/quiz. Any student arriving after a test has been returned by a student (exam is completed), will not be able to take the test and will receive a “0” for that test. No make-up exam will be given for that missed exam.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Arrangements must be made that do not conflict with class times for doctor’s appointments, sick family members, and transportation needs. In cases of emergency, illness, or absence the student must contact the lead instructor/program director prior to class (or lab) within the first hour of class start time. This can be done by phone, text, or email. Messages sent through a third party will not be accepted. The students will be marked unexcused absent if a third party notifies the lead instructor/director for absence of tardiness. If an assignment is due that day or an exam is to be given, unexcused absent will result in receiving a 0 (zero) for that assignment or exam.

Notification of an expected absence does not guarantee an excused absence. An excused absence requires documentation. For example, the student must provide an official signed doctor's excuse for any illness or a formal document from a court for jury duty or a required court appearance. The documentation must be provided on the first day the student returns to class. Students who are absent from class/lab (unexcused) for a total of three (3) times will receive two (2) points off the final course tabulated grade.

Three (3) tardiness equal one unexcused absence resulting in a two point’s deduction from the final course grade. You must be physically present in class and are considered tardy five (5) minutes after class or lab start time by instructor’s watch. The student must contact the lead instructor by email or text if a tardy is expected. Messages sent through a third party will not be accepted. The student will receive a communication report for each tardy. See Dental Hygiene Handbook for additional stipulations regarding absences and tardiness.

HCC Grading Scale A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.

For Health Science programs, see the Program/Discipline Requirements section for specific grading requirements.

Instructor Grading Criteria

1. Grades Possible - A, B, C, F 2. Grade Requirements A -93 - 100 B -83 - 92 C -75 – 82 F- 74 and below** ** A final grade below a “C” (75%) will interrupt a student’s progress through the Program and result in dismissal from the Program. If you are having trouble with this course, it is your responsibility to contact the professor immediately and arrange for tutoring or other assistance.

Instructional Materials

Required Text: Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist current edition Optional: Mosby’s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene by Michele Darby latest edition Optional: Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference

HCC Policy Statement:

Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:

http://hccs.edu/student-rights

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies

Access DE Policies on their Web site:

http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf

Access CE Policies on their Web site:

http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Lecture Week 1:

Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing Discuss the history of pharmacology and its relationship to the oral health care provider. Define the ways in which drugs are named and the significance of each.

Describe the acts and agencies within the federal government designed to regulate drugs.

Identify the four phases of clinical evaluation involved in drug approval and the five schedules of drugs. Describe the elements of a drug prescription.

Drug Action and Handling:

Differentiate dose, potency, and efficacy in the context of the actions of drugs. Explain the pharmacologic effect of a drug.

Discuss the major steps of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Summarize the various routes of drug administration.

Provide example of factors that may alter the effect of a drug.

Lecture Week 2

Adverse Reactions

Define an adverse drug reaction, and name five categories of reaction.

Discuss the risk-to-benefit ratio of the use of a drug for therapeutic effect and its potential adverse reactions.

Explain how the toxic effects of drugs are evaluated.

Autonomic Drugs

Identify the major components and functional organization of the autonomic nervous system.

Discuss the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of cholinergic agents.

Discuss the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of anticholinergic agents.

Identify the major components of the sympathetic nervous system.

Discuss the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and dental considerations of adrenergic agents.

Explain the workings of adrenergic blocking agents and neuromuscular blocking agents.

Lecture Week 3

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics

Describe pain and its purpose and the main components.

Discuss the chemistry and pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, toxicity, drug interactions, and uses of aspirin.

Define the term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and discuss the chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, toxicity, drug interactions, and uses of these drugs.

Discuss the properties, pharmacologic effects, drug interactions, and uses of acetaminophen. Explain the disease known as gout, and summarize the drugs used to treat it.

Lecture Week 4

Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists

Explain the classification, mechanism of action, and pharmacokinetics of Opioid.

List and describe the pharmacologic effects and potential adverse reactions of Opioid. Discuss the addiction potential of Opioid, including treatment.

Name and explain the analgesic actions of the most common Opioid agonists. Discuss the actions and provide examples of the mixed Opioid.

Summarize the mechanism of action of tramadol. Apply the use of Opioid to dentistry.

Anti-infective Agents

Outline the history and basic principles of infection and its relevance to dentistry. Summarize the principal indications for the use of antimicrobial agents.

Name and describe the major adverse reactions and disadvantages associated with the use of anti- infective agents.

Discuss penicillin, macrolides, tetracycline’s, cephalosporins—their chemical makeup, properties, mechanisms of action, uses, and potential adverse reactions—and name several specific types.

Name and describe several other types of antibiotics and anti-infective. Discuss the use of anti-infective agents in dentistry.

Describe the drugs used to treat tuberculosis and the difficulties this disease presents. Summarize the concept and practice of antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry.

Lecture Week 5

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Name several types of antifungal agents, and discuss their indications in dentistry and potential adverse reactions.

Discuss the treatment of herpes simplex.

Describe the various drugs and drug combinations used to treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Lecture Week 6

Local Anesthetics

1. Discuss the history and reasons for the use of local anesthetics in dentistry.

2. Explain the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, and adverse reactions of local anesthetics.

3. Describe the types and workings of each of the drugs used in local anesthetic solutions, and summarize the factors involved in the choice of a local anesthetic.

4. Briefly discuss the use of and types of topical anesthetics used in dentistry. General Anesthetics

Summarize the history of general anesthesia in dentistry.

Describe how general anesthesia works and the stages and planes involved. Compare and contrast the classifications of general anesthesia.

Discuss the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry, including how it works, the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications.

Name and describe several types of halogenated hydrocarbons. Identify and describe several other types of general anesthesia. Lecture Week 7

Antianxiety Agents

Discuss the value of patient relaxation in dentistry.

Describe the mechanism of action, interactions, and dental relevance of the benzodiazepines and barbiturates.

Name and briefly describe the mechanism of action of the nonbenzodiazepine nonbarbiturate sedative- hypnotics and the nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate receptor agonists.

Name a melatonin receptor agonist, and summarize its actions.

Explain the workings of the centrally acting muscle relaxants and how they are used.

Discuss some general precautions about which the dental practitioner should be aware with the use of antianxiety agents.

Lecture Week 8

Vitamins and Minerals

Explain the body’s need for vitamins and minerals. Summarize and explain how vitamins are classified.

Name and describe the water- and fat-soluble vitamins, including sources, recommended amounts, roles, deficiencies, adverse reactions, and clinical considerations.

Describe the sources, recommended amounts, roles, deficiencies, and toxicity of the minerals iron, zinc, and calcium.

Discuss the clinical considerations of vitamins and minerals, and provide several examples of their relevance to dental treatment.

Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Name several common infectious lesions of the oral cavity, and summarize the treatments for each.

Describe immune reactions resulting in canker sores and lichen planus, and discuss the treatments for each.

Name several oral conditions that result from inflammation and the measures used to treat them.

Discuss treatment options for xerostomia, and name several other possible drug-induced oral side effects.

Discuss the pharmacologic agents most commonly used to treat oral lesions. Lecture Week 9

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Discuss the nonpharmacologic therapies that are effective in preventing caries. Discuss the proper methods that patients should use when brushing and flossing. Discuss the role of fluoride in preventing caries.

Differentiate between acute and chronic fluoride toxicity, and know how to treat both. Compare and contrast both professionally applied and at-home fluoride preparations.

Discuss the proper methods that patients should use regarding at-home fluoride preparations. Discuss the proper method for administering professionally applied fluoride preparations.

Discuss the pathophysiologic features and incidence of gingivitis.

Compare and contrast the available treatments for gingivitis. Discuss the pathophysiologic features of tooth hypersensitivity.

Compare and contrast the at-home and in-office therapies for the treatment of tooth hypersensitivity. Discuss the dental hygiene considerations associated with caries, gingivitis, and tooth hypersensitivity.

Lecture Week 10 Cardiovascular Drugs

Identify several dental issues in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Describe heart failure, and identify drugs commonly used to treat it, including the mechanisms of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and uses of each.

Define arrhythmia and dysrhythmia, and describe how the heart maintains its normal rhythm.

Describe the mechanisms of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and uses of antiarrhythmic agents, and identify the issues to consider in dental treatment.

Define angina pectoris, and describe the types of drugs used to treat it; identify the dental implications of these drugs.

Describe the various types of antihypertensive agents, including the mechanisms of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and uses of each. In addition, identify potential drug interactions and the dental implications of these drugs.

Define hyperlipidemia and hyperlipoproteinemia, and summarize the types of drugs used to restore cholesterol homeostasis in the body.

Describe the role of warfarin in blood coagulation and the potential adverse reactions and interactions associated with its use.

Identify several other drugs that affect blood coagulation. Anticonvulsants

Define epilepsy, and briefly summarize the various types of seizures. List and describe general adverse reactions to anticonvulsants.

Summarize the pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions of the main anticonvulsants—carbamazepine, valproate, phenobarbital, and phenytoin.

Name two miscellaneous anticonvulsants, and describe the workings of each.

Provide several examples of new types of anticonvulsants, including the mechanism of action, indications, and adverse reactions of each.

Outline the dental treatment of patients with epilepsy. Lecture Week 11

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Name and describe the three categories of functional disorders discussed in this chapter.

Outline some basic precautions that the dental health care professional should keep in mind when treating patients with psychiatric disorders.

Summarize the basic mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and uses of the antipsychotic agents.

Describe the mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, uses, and dental implications of the tricycles’ antidepressants.

Describe the mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, uses, and dental implications of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Name several other types of antidepressants. List several drugs used to treat bipolar disorder.

Lecture Week 12

Assignments for Ch. 9 & 10

Autocoids and Antihistamines

Define histamine and discuss its pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, and uses.

Describe the dental implications, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, toxicity, and uses of the antihistamines.

Name and discuss the mechanism of action of nonsedating histamine (H1)-receptor antagonists.

Categorize the prostaglandins and thromboxanes and outline their pharmacologic effects, uses, and dental implications.

List several other types of autocoids and describe how they work. Adrenocorticosteroids

Define Adrenocorticosteroids, and describe how the body releases them.

Summarize the classification, administration, mechanism of action, and pharmacologic effects of Adrenocorticosteroids.

Describes the various adverse reactions and uses of Adrenocorticosteroids, including their application to dentistry.

Differentiate several examples of corticosteroids

List several dental implications to the use of steroids.

Lecture Week 13

Assignment for Ch. 9 & 10; Ch. 16 & 17

Other Hormones

Outline the functions of the anterior and posterior glands.

Provide an overview of the thyroid hormones and the conditions known as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and the antithyroid drugs.

Define diabetes mellitus, list and describe the two types of this disease, its complications, issues involving dentistry, cautions and contraindications in the treatment of patients with diabetes, and the effects of drugs on complications of diabetes.

Name and describe the types of drugs used to treat diabetes.

Summarize the major female and male sex hormones, and name and describe several types of hormonal contraceptives.

Antineoplastic Drugs

Define Antineoplastic agents.

Summarize the use, mechanisms of action, and classification of Antineoplastic agents. Describe several adverse drug effects associated with Antineoplastic agents.

Discuss the dental implications of patients planning to take or actively taking Antineoplastic drugs.

Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs

Summarize the two groups of respiratory diseases.

Name and describe the mechanisms of action of several types of drugs used to treat respiratory diseases.

Discuss the types of drugs used to treat respiratory infections, including the implications to dentistry. Summarize the most common types of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.

Name and describe the types of drugs used to treat GI diseases, including any implications to dentistry.

Emergency Drugs

Summarize the general measures a dental professional should follow to train for an emergency and the preparation for treatment in the event of an emergency.

Name and describe several categories of emergencies, and provide common examples within each category.

List the critical drugs to include in a dental office emergency kit and several examples of second- or third-level drugs that would be optional.

Name several pieces of equipment that would be included in the emergency kit. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

List the two main concerns in the administration of drugs during pregnancy.

Define teratogenicity and outline the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categories of drugs for pregnancy.

Name several types of local anesthetic, anti-infective, and antianxiety agents, and state their indications or contraindications for pregnant women.

Drug Abuse

Define addiction, dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal in relation to drug abuse.

Name several types of central nervous system (CNS) depressants that are commonly abused, and outline the typical pattern of abuse, treatment, and adverse reactions, management of overdose and withdrawal, and dental treatment implications of each.

Identify several types of CNS stimulants that are commonly abused.

Describe the pattern of abuse and treatment options associated with tobacco use, and summarize the role of the dental health care worker in smoking cessation.

Discuss ways in which the dental health care worker can identify patients or colleagues who may be abusing drugs.

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

Discuss why people choose herbal products over traditional medicine. Discuss the federal legislation governing herbal and dietary products.

Discuss Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the standardization of herbal products.

Explain the adverse effects associated with herbal products and their impact on oral health care. Explain the drug interactions associated with herbal products and their impact on oral health care. Discuss the herbal supplements that are used in oral health care.

Explain the dental hygiene considerations associated with the use of herbal products.

Week 14: Comprehensive Final Exam

Grading: Exams 50% Article 15% Comprehensive Final 20% Professionalism 5% Assignments 10% _____ Total 100% STUDENT SUCCESS:

To successfully complete this course, the student will need to:

1. Complete assignments as indicated on the schedule.

2. Read weekly topic objectives before class and studying for a test.

3. Ask the instructor for help as soon as you realize you are having difficulty.

4. Take notes during class and place a question by anything you do not understand.

5. Additional recommendations can be found in the Dental Health Program student manual.

ADA STATEMENT

“Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, Hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculties are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. The information in this publication will be made available in large print, taped or computer-based format upon request”. The ADA Counselor for Coleman College is located on the 1st floor.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT

“Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty”. See the HCCS Student Handbook for more information.

PLAGIARISM POLICY:

PLAGIARISM IS DEFINED AS “TO STEAL AND PASS OFF (THE IDEAS OR WORDS OF ANOTHER) AS ONE’S OWN AND TO USE (ANOTHER’S PRODUCTION) WITHOUT CREDITING THE SOURCE.” THIS INCLUDES MATERIALS TAKEN FROM OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND THE INTERNET.

ALL SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN YOUR APA STYLE RESEARCH PAPER. ANY DIRECT QUOTE (WORD FOR WORD) MUST BE PLACED WITHIN QUOTATION MARKS AND CITED IN APA FORMAT. STUDENT IN VIOLATION OF PLAGIARIMS POLICY WILL RECEIVE IN A ZERO “0” FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND AN “F” IN THE COURSE. ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE RUN THROUGH A PLAGIARISM WEBSITE CHECKER.

Cheating Policy: Any student caught cheating in exams will receive a “0” for the test and will not be allowed to make-up for that test. See Handbook for more information.

NOTICE:

“Students who repeat a course three or more times face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring or other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you are not receiving passing grades.”

Article summary assignment:

Research an article and write a one page summary on drug abuse. Drug abuse could be a mixture of different drugs or just one drug. The article summary must contain information about the drug, its abuse, route of entry and its effects (death, heart failure, etc). The article summary must be typed in an APA format and turned in on time. The original article print out should be stapled to the summary.

Assignments may be in a form of matching, sentences, essays and must be completed on time (beginning of class period) and according to specified criteria. You are responsible for all reading assignments in course texts and handouts in addition to the content of the lecture and laboratory sessions themselves. Since information in each assignment will be used during the class sessions for discussions, it is essential that materials be carefully studied prior to class. There will be 2 points deducted on each day the assignment is late.

Extra Credit:

Extra credit may be awarded for participation in professional activities. Extra credit points cannot be used to bring up a semester average of 74 or below. Extra credit is awarded at the discretion of the faculty only upon submission of all required materials and must be used in the semester performed.

Written Test Policy:

All written paper tests (in classroom) are typically taken with a scantron. Only answers filled in on the scantron will be accepted. If you did not completely fill it out, had one answer on the paper test and another on the scantron, skipped questions, etc.; be advised that ONLY the answer on the scantron will be accepted.

All written paper tests in the classroom must be filled out. Answers on the paper test will only be accepted if the scantron sheet was destroyed (mechanical failure) by the grading machine. Scantron sheets that are bent, torn or incorrect form (purchased from an “off brand” company) will not be accepted by the instructor

Title IX:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights is on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations by logging in from your HCC student email account, go to www.edurisksolutions.org

Go to the button at the top right that says Login and click. Enter your student number.

1. The Title IX statement has been change to the following to address student pregnancy concerns:

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status-in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to:

2. A statement regarding how to receive help regarding a student request for an accommodation due to a qualified disability has also been added:

HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information, please go to http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/

Campus Carry:

At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017, Houston Community College is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry

Professionalism Grade

Students are expected to follow handbook and syllabus. Students will be given a communication slip for each infraction(s). Each form given to the student will result in “2” points deduction of the professionalism grade.

Examples include but not limited to:

• Dress code violation

• Tardiness

• Not bringing required materials to class

• Cell phone to be in silent mode in class and turned in the basket during tests.

No headphones allowed.

• Using electronic devices (tablet) for anything other than asked to use for assignment and lab.

• Studying for other classes (tests etc.) during class

• Unprofessional use of language or arguing with the instructor

For further information on professional behavior, refer to program handbook.

Pharmacology DHYG – 1235

Date: 2017 Mondays

Lecture

Assignment

Week 1 September 11

Syllabus & Expectations Ch 1 Introduction to Clinical

Pharmacology

Read Ch 1

Week 2 September 18

Ch 2 Fundamentals of Drug Action

Week 3 September 25

Ch 3 Autonomic Nervous System

Read Ch 2 & 3

Week 4 October 2

Guest Speaker – Dr. Hashwani Neurologist

Autonomic Nervous System

Read Ch 2 & 3 Review

Exam next week Week 5 Oct 9

Exam 1 (Ch 1,2 3 ) Ch 4 Local Anesthetic

Read Ch. 4.

Week 6 October 16

Ch. 5 Sedation Read Ch. 5

Week 7 October 23

Ch 6 & 7 Drugs for Pain Control. Antibacterial Agents

Read Ch. 6 & 7

Week 8 Oct 30

Exam 2 (Ch 4, 5, 6 & 7) Ch. 8 Antiviral & Antifungal

Read Ch. 8

Week 9 November 6

Assignments for Ch. 9 &10 Ch 11 Cardiovascular Drugs

Read Ch 9 & 10

Week 10 November 13

Ch 12 Gastrointestinal Drugs Ch. 13 Respiratory Drugs

Assignments for Ch. 16 & 17

Read Ch 11 & 12 & 13 Assignment Due for Ch. 9 &

10 Week 11 Nov 20

Exam 3 (Ch 8-11)

Ch. 14 Neurological Drugs

Read Ch. 14-17 Assignments due Ch. 16 & 17

Week 12 Nov 27

Ch 15 Psychiatric Drugs Articles due

Week 13 December 4

Exam 4 (Ch 12-17) Review

Week 14 Dec 11

Comprehensive Final Exam

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