Drugs - M17 Flashcards
How long do records of purchased drugs (supply and expiry date) need to be kept for?
11 Years
All drugs must be clearly labeled with which items?
Name & strength
All drugs in dentistry are published in which book?
DPF - Dental Practitioners Formulary
Bacterias that thrive in oxygen-poor areas of the mouth, such as periodontal pockets are called what?
Anaerobes
What do antibiotics do?
Fight infection by bacteria.
What do antivirals do?
Fight infections caused by a virus
What drug can be used, that is an anti-viral, for cold sores?
Anti-viral cream containing acyclovir
What do anti-fungals do?
Fight infections caused by fungal
What anti-fungal is used for oral suspension or as a lozenge, taken 4 times a day for 7 days?
Nystatin
What medication is used in severe infections as a daily 50mg capsule for 7-14 days?
Fluconazole
What medication is used as 10mg lozenges to be dissolved in the mouth, 4 times per day for 10-15 days?
Amphotericin
What medication is used as an oral gel to be swilled around the mouth, 4 times per day?
Miconazole
What is an Analgesic?
Medication used to relive pain
Should pregnant women use any type of analgesic medications?
no
When drugs are used externally, how are there dosages recorded?
Percentage
When drugs are used internally, how are the dosages recorded?
Liquid - millimetres
Solids - milligrams
What is the quickest route of drug administration?
intramuscularly (IM)
What is Phenytoin used for?
Seizures
What is salbutamol used for?
Asthema
What is Methotrexate used for?
Arthritis
What is Methotrexate used for?
Arthritis
What is Donepezil used for?
Down syndrome
What is Ramipril used for?
Hypertension
What is Metformin used for?
Diabetes
