Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications

by Pickett, Frieda Atherton; Terézhalmy, Géza T.

• ISBN13: 9780781765367
• ISBN10: 0781765366
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-30
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications presents up-to-date pharmacological principles and identifies applications of these principles in day-to-day dental hygiene practice. The text coordinates principles of pharmacology with pathophysiology and identifies applications to the oral health treatment plan and treatment record information. Coverage includes subjects not found in other pharmacology textbooks for dental hygiene students: adverse drug effects, drugs used by the dental hygienist, sources to help patients or personnel seek treatment for substance abuse problems, and herbal supplements. Each chapter includes case studies, self-study questions, end-of-chapter dental hygiene application summaries, and clinical application exercises.

Table of Contents

General Principles of Pharmacology

Introduction to Pharmacology: Role of dental hygienist, regulations and sources of information

General Principles of Pharmacology

Principles of prescription writing and other pharmacotherapeutic considerations

Autonomic Pharmacology

Adverse Drug Effects

Drugs Used in the Provision of Oral Healthcare

Local anesthetics: Topical and Injectable

Topical Agents: Anticaries, Antigingivitis, and Desensitizing agents

Nonopioid and opioid analgesics

Antibacterial drugs

Antifungal and antiviral drugs

Conscious sedation and General anesthesia

Drugs for Medical Emergencies

Drugs used to control systemic disorders

Pharmacologic Management of Selected Oral Conditions

Drugs of the Endocrine System and Metabolic Agents

GI System Drugs

Respiratory System Drugs

Cardiovascular System Drugs

Clinical Implications for Central Nervous System Drugs

Anticonvulsant Drugs

Drugs Used by Special Populations

Herbal and Dietary Supplements

Women's Issues: Pregnancy, Lactation, Menopause and Osteoporosis

Cancer chemotherapy

Substance Abuse

Joint arthropathies and gout

Appendix

Answers to Clinical Application Exercises

Glossary

Index

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