Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications

Name: Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications
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ISBN: 9780781765367

ISBN-10: 0781765366

ISBN-13: 9780781765367

Edition: 2009

Authors: Freida Atherton Pickett, Gï¿½za T. Terï¿½zhalmy, Frieda Atherton Pickett, G. T. Terezhalmy

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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,…

Book details

List price: $76.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 9/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English




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