Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

Basic Principles of Pharmacology with Dental Hygiene Applications presents up-to-date pharmacological principles and identifies applications of these principles in day-to-day dental hygiene practice. The text coordinates principles of pharmacology with pathophysiology and identifies applications to the oral health treatment plan and treatment record information. Coverage includes subjects not found in other pharmacology textbooks for dental hygiene students: adverse drug effects, drugs used by the dental hygienist, sources to help patients or personnel seek treatment for substance abuse problems, and herbal supplements. Each chapter includes case studies, self-study questions, end-of-chapter dental hygiene application summaries, and clinical application exercises. Content: Introduction to pharmacology -- General principles of pharmacology -- Principles of prescriptions, rules for dosage -- Autonomic pharmacology -- Adverse drug effects -- Local anesthetics -- Topical agents : anticaries, antigigivitis, and desensitizing agents -- Antibacterial drugs -- Antifungal and antiviral drugs -- Conscious sedation and general anesthesia -- Emergency drugs -- Pharmacological management of common oral conditions -- Endocrine system (diabetes, thyroid, reproductive hormones, corticosteroids) -- GI system (GERD, peptic ulcer disease) -- Respiratory system (asthma, COPD, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis) -- Cardiovascular system -- CNS drugs -- Anticonvulsants -- Herbal supplements and nutritional supplements -- Women's issues : pregnancy and lactation, menopause, and osteoporosis -- Cancer chemotherapy -- Substance abuse -- Joint arthropathies and gout. Presents pharmacological principles and identifies applications of these principles in dental hygiene practice. This book covers adverse drug effects, drugs used by the dental hygienist, sources to help patients or personnel seek treatment for substance abuse problems, and herbal supplements.