Applied pharmacology for the dental hygienist

pt. 1. General principles.

Information, sources, and regulatory agencies

Drug action and handling

Adverse reactions

Prescription writing

pt. 2. Drugs used in dentistry.

Autonomic drugs

Nonopioid (nonnarcotic) analgesics

Opioid (narcotic) analgesics and antagonists

Antiinfective agents

Antifungal and antiviral agents

Local anesthetics

Antianxiety agents

General anesthetics

Vitamins and minerals

Oral conditions and their treatment

pt. 3. Drugs that may alter dental treatment.

Cardiovascular drugs

Anticonvulsants

Psychotherapeutic agents

Autacoids and antihistamines

Adrenocorticosteroids

Other hormones

Antineoplastic drugs

Respiratory and gastrointestinal drugs

pt. 4. Special situations.

Emergency drugs

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Drug interactions

Drug abuse

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