part 2 - pharmacology

Question 1

what are local action drugs

Answer 1

only affects specific area of body where applied

Question 2

systemic action drugs

Answer 2

affects the wholde body through circulatory system

Question 3

what are brand names of drugs

Answer 3

controlled by pharmaceutical company as a trademark

Question 4

what is the generic name of a drug

Answer 4

shorthand version of drugs name

Question 5

what is the chemical name of a drug

Answer 5

atomic or moleculqr structure of the drug

Question 6

what are analgesics

Answer 6

used for pain control

opioid - prescribed for moderatw to severe pain (codeine)

non-opioid - for mild to moderate pain (tylenol, aspirin)

Question 7

what is the purpose of antibiotics

Answer 7

bactericidal - kills infecting organisms

bacteriostatic - inhibits production of bacteria

Question 8

what are the most commonly used antibiotics

Answer 8

• penicillin
• cephlasporin
• erythromycin
• chlorehexidine
• tetracycline

Question 9

what are the injection techniques for prescribed treatments

Answer 9

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

Question 10

what is the procedure for assisting in local anesthetic

Answer 10

1. apply topical anesthetic
2. loosen needle guard
3. transfer syringe to operator
4. monitor patient for adverse effects
5. rinse patients mouth
6. continue monitoring
7. instruct patient on numbeness
8. remove used needle and cartridge
9. document

Question 11

what is aspiration

Answer 11

to draw back or draw within

Question 12

storage of local anesthetic cartridges

Answer 12

• 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

Question 13

needle lengths

Answer 13

25 gauge short
27 gauge short
27 gauge long
30 gauge xs
30 gauge short

Question 14

sedation method of nitrous oxide

Answer 14

gas - inhalation

Question 15

effects/symptoms used on a patient for nitrous oxide

Answer 15

• nausea or vertigo
• feelings of relaxation

Question 16

purpose of nitorus oxide

Answer 16

relieves pain and anxiety

Question 17

what are types of vasoconstrictors

Answer 17

• articaine
• bupivacaine
• lidocaine
• mepivacaine
• prilocaine

Question 18

what is general anesthesia

Answer 18

• administered in a hospital or surgical setting
• a controlled state of unconsciousness
• combination of nitrous oxide, halothane, and thiopental and methohexital

Question 19

who is antianxiety used for

Answer 19

for patients that are apprehensive, long or difficult procedures, mentally challenged or young children

Question 20

how are antianxieties administered

Answer 20

orally, intravenous, inhalation
- diazepam is used

Question 21

phone call etiquette

Answer 21

• 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