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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
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Paperback, 576 pages, publication date: APR-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04874-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-04874-9
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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