part 2 - pharmacology Flashcards
what are local action drugs
only affects specific area of body where applied
systemic action drugs
affects the wholde body through circulatory system
what are brand names of drugs
controlled by pharmaceutical company as a trademark
what is the generic name of a drug
shorthand version of drugs name
what is the chemical name of a drug
atomic or moleculqr structure of the drug
what are analgesics
used for pain control
opioid - prescribed for moderatw to severe pain (codeine)
non-opioid - for mild to moderate pain (tylenol, aspirin)
what is the purpose of antibiotics
bactericidal - kills infecting organisms
bacteriostatic - inhibits production of bacteria
what are the most commonly used antibiotics
- penicillin
- cephlasporin
- erythromycin
- chlorehexidine
- tetracycline
what are the injection techniques for prescribed treatments
max anesthesia
- local infiltration
- field block
- nerve block
palatal anesthesia
- freater palatine nerve block
- nasopalatine nerve block
mandibular anesthesia
- inferior alveolar nerve block
- buccal nerve block
- incisive nerve block
what is the procedure for assisting in local anesthetic
- apply topical anesthetic
- loosen needle guard
- transfer syringe to operator
- monitor patient for adverse effects
- rinse patients mouth
- continue monitoring
- instruct patient on numbeness
- remove used needle and cartridge
- document
what is aspiration
to draw back or draw within
storage of local anesthetic cartridges
- stored in room temp and protect from direct sunlight
- do not use frozen cartridges
- do not use cracked or chipped cartridges
- do not leave preloaded
needle lengths
25 gauge short
27 gauge short
27 gauge long
30 gauge xs
30 gauge short
sedation method of nitrous oxide
gas - inhalation
effects/symptoms used on a patient for nitrous oxide
- nausea or vertigo
- feelings of relaxation
purpose of nitorus oxide
relieves pain and anxiety
what are types of vasoconstrictors
- articaine
- bupivacaine
- lidocaine
- mepivacaine
- prilocaine
what is general anesthesia
- administered in a hospital or surgical setting
- a controlled state of unconsciousness
- combination of nitrous oxide, halothane, and thiopental and methohexital
who is antianxiety used for
for patients that are apprehensive, long or difficult procedures, mentally challenged or young children
how are antianxieties administered
orally, intravenous, inhalation
- diazepam is used
phone call etiquette
- smile
- never chew
- speak directly in receiver
- speak clearly
- do not speak too loud or quite
- do not talk to others
- do not have background noise
- do not speak quickly
- avoid slang
- use name
- always allow person to end call
