Modulation of Salivary Gland Function Flashcards

1
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Acute or chronic reduced salivary flow may be due to:

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Mechanical blockage, dehydration, emotional stress, infection of the salivary glands, local surgery, avitaminosis, diabetes, anemia, connective tissue disease, congenital factors, radiation therapy, Sjogren’s syndrome, medications.

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Drug induced xerostomia is a concern because:

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  1. older adults take more prescription and non-prescription drugs
  2. Over 400 medications are implicated in causing xerostomia
  3. oral health impact of xerostomia is consequential
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3
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Drug categories implicated in causing xerostomia include:

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sympathomimetics, diuretics, cardiovascular meds, anticholinergics, tricyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, psychotropic agents, antiparkinson agents, antineoplastic drugs, muscle relaxants.

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4
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Herbal preparations that can induce xerostomia:

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St. John’s wort, Gingko Biloba

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5
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Factors contributing to increased caries susceptibility:

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-decreased titers of antimicrobial substances and loss of mineralizing components and shift to more cariogenic bacteria.

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6
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Caries in xerostomic pts most likely to occur near:

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gingival margins and on exposed root surfaces.

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7
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Xerostomia presents clinically with:

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Periodontal problems, altered taste sensation, mouth soreness

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8
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Xerostomia is associated with:

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oral pain, increased oral infections, difficulty speaking, chewing and swallowing.

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9
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Xerostomia tx is important to:

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keep mouth moist, prevent caries, candida infections, and provide palliative relief.

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10
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Palliative measures for xerostomia include:

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  • sipping water
  • avoiding mouth rinses with alcohol
  • ice melting
  • limit caffeine
  • humidifying sleeping area
  • vaseline on lips
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11
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Rx Saliva Substitute:

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Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%

  • 8 fl oz
  • rinse prn
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12
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Commercial saliva substitutes:

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Xero-lub, Salivart, Moi-Stir, Orex

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13
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Rx fluoride therapy:

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Stannous fluoride gel 0.4%

  • 24 ml
  • 5-10 mins/day in carrier (5-10 drops)
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14
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What should be considered if poorly tolerated taste or ceramic restorations present?

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Use of neutral pH sodium fluoride gel 1%

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15
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Rx neutral sodium fluoride gel:

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  • 1%
  • 24 ml
  • 1 drop/tooth in tray, 5 mins daily
  • Avoid rinsing/eating 30 mins.
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16
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No more than ____ NaF should be dispensed in one container.

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264 mg

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17
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24 ml is approx:

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2 week supply of gel

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18
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Antifungal Rx

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Nystatin (topical) or Fluconazole (systemic)

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19
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Saliva stimulants like _____ may temporarily stimulate salivary flow.

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sugarless gum or dissolving mints

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20
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Parasympatholytics

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decrease saliva secretion

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21
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Parasympathomimetics

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increase saliva secretion

22
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meds that decrease saliva

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  • Propantheline
  • Methantheline
  • Glycopyrolate
  • Atropine
23
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meds that increase saliva secretion

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  • Pilocarpine
  • Bethanechol
  • Cevimelin
24
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A muscarinic receptor agonist that is FDA approved

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Pilocarpine

25
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Pilocarpine, Bethanechol, and Cevimeline are

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Parasympathomimetic drugs

26
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Doses of pilocarpine

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Initial divided doses of 15 mg/day in 5 mg doses, can be up to 30 mg/day

27
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Pilocarpine side effects on glands

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significant increase in parotid, submandibular, and sublingual secretions

28
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Pilocarpine effect depends on

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residual salivary gland function

29
Q

T or F: Pilocarpine has no significant effect on blood pressure/heart rate

30
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Pilocarpine contraindications:

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asthma and complete loss of salivary gland function

31
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Side effects of Pilocarpine:

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sweating, chills, nausea, and dizziness

32
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Does prophylactic use of pilocarpine decrease reduction in severity of xerostomia…

33
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Used in divided doses of 75-200 mg/day without complaints of GI upset and a reduced tendency for sweating:

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Bethanechol

34
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Treatment of Sjogren’s syndrome: 30 mg tid

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Cevimeline

35
Q

Pilocarpine activates the _____________ receptor in the _______ membrane of the _________ cell to form saliva

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muscarinic, basal, acinar

36
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Parasympatholytic drugs should be used for

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transient modulation

37
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Parasympatholytic drugs are

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antisialogoges

38
Q

Competitive antagonists for the muscarinic receptors therefore will reduce salivary gland secretion

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Parasympatholytic

39
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Contraindications of parasympatholytic drugs:

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glaucoma, cardiovascular disease, and prostate hypertrophy

40
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Side effects of parasympatholytic drugs

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Blurred vision, drowsiness, tachycardia, decreased intestinal or bladder smooth muscle action.

41
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T or F: Side effects of parasympatholytics can occur after single dose used in dental practice.

42
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Propatheline, methantheline, and glycopyrolate are examples of

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Parasympatholytic drugs

43
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Atropine like drug that may be useful in inhibition of salivation before a dental procedure

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Propantheline

44
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Dose of propantheline

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Adults: 15 mg 30-40 mins before appt. Second tab can be given if needed.
-Children should be half dose

45
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Alternative drug that has same effects as propantheline but thought to have more intense side effects:

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Methantheline

46
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Dosage of Methantheline

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50 mg or 100 mg before appt

47
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A quaternary amine of the anticholinergic class similar to propantheline but greater per mg potency and a longer duration of action:

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Glycopyrolate

48
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Has less sedative effect and CNS effect than scopolamine and has a better therapeutic index than atropine as a antisialogog:

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glycopyrolate

49
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Cardiac side effects are considered less frequents than for atropine

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Glycopyrolate

50
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T or F: I added this card so there would be exactly 50 cards in this set.