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1
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What are some common proton pump inhibitors?

A

Omeprazole and Lansoprazole.

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What do proton pump inhibitors do?

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Decrease acid secretion in the stomach.

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What are some common statins?

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Simvastatin and Atorvastatin.

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What do statins do?

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Reduce cholesterol.

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What is an example of a Beta 2 antagonist?

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Salbutamol

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What do citalopram and fluoxetine do?

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Increase serotonin levels.

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What are clinical considerations for citalopram and flluoxetine?

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Can cause dry mouth.

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What are some sodium channel blockers?

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Phenytoin and carbamazepine.

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9
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What do sodium channel blockers do?

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Reduce seizures.

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10
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What are clinical considerations with phenytoin?

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Known to cause gingival hyperplasia.

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What does metformin do?

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Decreases blood sugar levels.

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What are the clinical considerations for metformin?

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Periodontitis is higher in those with diabetes, make the patient aware of good glycaemic control.

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What is Warfarin?

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It prevents blood clot formation.

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What are the clinical considerations for patients on Warfarin?

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A patients INR MUST be below 4 and should be checked no more than 72 hours before treatment.
Avoid metronidazole and azole antifungals.
Avoids NSAIDs

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What are some examples of oral antiplatelet drugs?

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Aspirin and clopidogrel.

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16
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What do antiplatelets do?

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Reduces the ability for blood clots to form.

17
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What are clinical considerations for patients taking oral antiplatelets?

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Prolonged bleeding.
No NSAIDs
Do not give erythromycin, carbamazapine or fluconazole.

18
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What are some examples of bisphosphonates?

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Denusomab and alendronic acid.

19
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What are clinical consideration for patients on bisphosphonates?

A

Related to medication related osteonecrosis (MRONJ).

20
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What drugs cause gingival hyperplasia?

A

Phenytoin
Cyclosporine
Nifedipine
Amlodipine
Sodium Valproate

21
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How do you manage a patient on warfarin?

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INR checked 72 hours before in a stable patient.
INR below 4
NO NSAIDs
Delay any non-urgent procedures
See at the beginning of the day
Multiple surgery visits
Antibiotics can increase INR
Refer to primary care if liver impairment
LA with vasoconstrictor
Haemostatic agent

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