Clinical Pharmacy

The prompt(discussion):
In the U.S., 66 percent of adults (Links to an external site.) use prescriiption drugs. An estimated 3.7% misuse opioid (Links to an external site.) medications,
and 7.3% use marijuana (Links to an external site.). U.S. Americans consume a lot of drugs. Dr. Marek lectured on clinical pharmacy practice, which will
certainly overlap with your work, regardless which area of dentistry you pursue. Identify an aspect of patient drug use that could be challenging for a dentist,
and describe a way to address that challenge. Challenges could include patients’ confusion over which drugs they take, asking patients about non-prescribed
or illicit use, determining patients’ current state of mind, dealing with drug-seeking behavior, learning which drugs cause dental problems like xerostomia,
keeping up with new drug development and trends, connecting with pharmacists, tracking drug interactions, etc. Review the replies of students who have
already responded, and try not to reproduce their solution, even if you identify the same challenge.
Evaluation: Responses should demonstrate (a) professional communication skills in terms of evidence-based statements, (b) insights which indicate a full
understanding of the topic, (c) error-free written communication, and (d) ability to engage in productive collaboration and conflict with colleagues. Responses
deficient in any of these areas will result in students receiving only partial credit for their response.”