Overview

For courses in Oral Pharmacology and Dental Hygiene.   Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist offers a comprehensive review of the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. This practical textbook covers many oral manifestations of drugs of which the dental hygiene student should be aware. Quick drug guides, fun facts, and unique rapid dental hints in each chapter help students understand different pharmacologic principles while reinforcing key information. Case studies extensively review the medical conditions, potential drug interactions, and dental management of drug interactions.

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Author:   Mea Weinberg ,  Cheryl Theile ,  James Fine
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9780132559928

ISBN 10:   0132559927
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   12 April 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

1.      Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 2.      Fundamentals of Drug Action     3.      Autonomic Drug 4.      Local Anaesthetics     5.      Sedation and General Anaesthetics 6.      Drugs for Pain Control 7.      Anti-infective Agents 8.      Antiviral and Antifungal Agents 9.      Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressant Drugs 10.  Fluorides 11.  Cardiovascular Drugs 12.  Gastrointestinal Drugs 13.  Respiratory Drugs 14.  Neurologic Drugs 15.  Psychotropic Drugs 16.  Endocrine and Hormonal Drugs 17. Herbal and Natural Remedies Glossary  Appendices     A. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding     B. Quick Drug Reference     C. Drug Interactions in Dentistry Case Studies Answers and Explanations to Case Studies Answers to Board Review Questions Index

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