Applied pharmacology for the dental hygienist /
With a focus on the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles needed for safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care. It discusses drug properties and mechanisms of...
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St. Louis, MO :
Elsevier,
[2024]
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| Edition: | 9th edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Part I. General principles. Information, sources, regulatory agencies, drug legislation, and prescription writing ; Drug interaction and handling ; Adverse reactions
- Part II. Drugs used in dentistry. Autonomic drugs ; Nonopioid (nonnarcotic) analgesics ; Opioid (narcotic) analgesics and antagonists ; Antiinfective agents ; Antifungal and antiviral agents ; Antianxiety agents ; Local anesthetics ; General anesthetics
- Part III. Drugs that may alter dental treatment. Drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases ; Drugs for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders ; Drugs for the treatment of seizure disorders ; Drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders ; Adrenocorticosteroids ; Drugs for the treatment of respiratory disorders and allergic rhinitis ; Drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus ; Drugs for the treatment of other endocrine disorders ; Antineoplastic drugs
- Part IV. Special situations. Emergency drugs ; Pregnancy and breastfeeding ; Substance use disorders ; Natural/herbal products and dietary supplements ; Oral conditions and their treatment ; Hygiene-related oral disorders.