Chapters 21-24

Question 1

What dental drugs can affect pregnant patients?

Answer 1

Local anesthetics
Epinephrine
Analgesics
Antiinfective
Antianxiety

Question 2

Trimester?
➢ Dental prophylaxis
➢ Detailed home care and patient education
➢ Visual examination without x-rays

Answer 2

First trimester

Question 3

Trimester?
➢ Detailed home care and patient education
➢ Another dental prophylaxis, if needed

Answer 3

Second trimester

Question 4

Trimester?
➢ Patient may be uncomfortable lying back too long
➢ Avoid drugs that may affect the newborn

Answer 4

Third trimester

Question 5

What are the three drug sections for pregnancy?

Answer 5

Pregnancy
Lactation
Females & Males reproductive potential

Question 6

What are the signs of fetal alcohol syndrome? (Must have 3)

Answer 6

 Stunted growth development
 Central nervous system abnormalities
 Facial dysmorphology
 Tremors
 Hypertonia
 Restlessness
 Crying
 Abnormal reflexes