Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
By- Elena Haveles, BS Pharm, Pharm D, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacology, School of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Easy to read and easy to follow, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 6th Edition provides an understanding of the basic principles of pharmacology. It covers the most common drugs that you will encounter in clinical practice -the drugs a patient may already be taking and the drugs prescribed by the dentist. A logical and consistent organization makes it easy to look up drug group indications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and dosages. Ensure patient safety with this essential reference!
Paperback, 400 Pages
Published: January 2010
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-06558-0
Contents
Part One: General Principles
1. Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing
2. Drug Action and Handling
3. Adverse ReactionsPart Two: Drugs Used in Dentistry
4. Autonomic Drugs5. Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics
6. Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists7. Antiinfective Agents
8. Antifungal and Antiviral Agents9. Local Anesthetics
10. General Anesthetics11. Antianxiety Agents
12. Vitamins and Minerals13. Oral Conditions and Their Treatment
14. Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders NEW!Part Three: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment
15. Cardiovascular Drugs16. Anticonvulsants
17. Psychotherapeutic Agents18. Autocoids and Antihistamines
19. Adrenocorticosteroids20. Other Hormones
21. Antineoplastic Drugs22. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs
Part Four: Special Situations23. Emergency Drugs
24. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding25. Drug Abuse
26. Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements NEW!Appendixes
A. Top 200 DrugsB. Medical Acronyms
C. Medical TerminologyD. What If
E. Oral Manifestations: Xerostomia and Taste ChangesF. Childrens Dose Calculations
GlossaryDrug Index
Index
