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	APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST To order this title, and for more information, click here Fifth Edition 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 Description Be absolutely certain you have the pharmacology knowledge you need to safeguard your patients with Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 5th Edition. Its effective approach equips you with a practical understanding of pharmacology concepts that will alert you to possible drug interactions and treatment considerations in the dental office. Respected pharmacology author and instructor Elena Haveles brings her professional expertise and academic perspective to this new edition of Barbara Requa-Clark's authoritative coverage - from complete coverage of drugs used in dentistry to drugs that may alter dental treatment, emergency drugs, drug interactions, drug abuse, and the pregnant and nursing patient. This essential textbook should be a part of every dental hygienist's educational foundation. Contents PART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1. Information, Sources, and Regulatory Agencies 2. Drug Action and Handling 3. Adverse Reactions 4. Prescription Writing PART 2: DRUGS USED IN DENTISTRY 5. Autonomic Drugs 6. Nonopioid Analgesics 7. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists 8. Antiinfective Agents 9. Antifungal and Antiviral Agents 10. Local Anesthetics 11. Antianxiety Agents 12. General Anesthetics 13. Vitamins and Minerals 14. Oral Conditions and Their Treatment PART 3: DRUGS THAT MAY ALTER DENTAL TREATMENT 15. Cardiovascular Drugs 16. Anticonvulsants 17. Psychotherapeutic Agents 18. Autacoids and Antihistamines 19. Adrenocorticosteroids 20. Other Hormones 21. Antineoplastic Drugs 22. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs PART 4: SPECIAL SITUATIONS 23. Emergency Drugs 24. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding 25. Drug Interactions 26. Drug Abuse APPENDIXES A. Top 200 Drugs B. Medical Acronyms C. Medical Terminology D. What If? E. Xerostomia F. Natural/Herbal Products Bibliographic details Paperback, 576 pages, publication date: APR-2007 ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04874-3 ISBN-10: 0-323-04874-9 Imprint: MOSBY 024/236 Last update: 27 Sep 2008	Book contents Table of contents Reviews Submit your review Bookmark this page Recommend this publication Overview of all books