Medicines and Therapeutics in Oral Medicine Flashcards

1
Q

give four examples of types of medicines used in oral medicine

A

anti-microbials
topical steroids
dry mouth medication
other

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2
Q

give three examples of types of antimicrobial drugs

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anti-viral
anti-fungal
antibiotics

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3
Q

what is carbamazepine used for

A

facial pain management

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4
Q

how are oral medicines classified

A

general sale
pharmacy medicines
prescription only medicines
controlled drugs
medical devices

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5
Q

what is an example of a medical device

A

saliva substitute

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6
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what is a licenced medicine

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medicine that has been proven in evidence to the MHRA to have efficacy and safety at defined doses when treating specified medical condition

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7
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what is an unlicensed medicine

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medicines that are licenced to treat another condition being used as they are known to have effects that treat your specific condition

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8
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what is PIL

A

patient information leaflet

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9
Q

what is an example of a licenced antiviral medicine in dentistry

A

aciclovir

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10
Q

what is aciclovir used to treat

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primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
recurrent herpetic lesions
shingles

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11
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give three examples of antifungals

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miconazole, fluconazole, nystatin

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12
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what are antifungals used to treat in dentistry

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pseudomembranous candidiasis
acute erythematous candidiasis

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13
Q

what are two examples of unlicensed medicines used in dentistry

A

beclomethasone metred dose inhaler
betamethasone mouthwash

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14
Q

what do we use beclomethasone metred dose inhalers and betamethasone mouthwash to treat in dentistry

A

aphthous ulcers
lichen planus

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15
Q

what is a medical device

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used to treat or alleviate disease by replacement of physiological process

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16
Q

what are two examples of medicines that are unlicensed used in dentistry to treat facial pain

A

tricyclic antidepressants
gabapentin

17
Q

what patient identifiers need to be on a prescription

A

name, address, age
CHI

18
Q

what information about the prescribed medicine should be on the prescription

A

number of days treatment
drug to be prescribed
drug formulations and dosage
instruction on quantity to be dispensed
instructions to be given to patients

19
Q

what MUST be done at the end of a prescription

A

sign

20
Q

how long is a prescription valid

A

six months from date issued

21
Q

what advice should you give patient when giving prescriptions

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take drugs at correct times and finish the course
unexpected reactions = stop and contact prescriber
known side effects discussed
keep medicines safe