Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist 7th Edition by Elena Bablenis Haveles – Test Bank

Pharmacology Application in Dental Hygiene 7th Edition Test Bank by Elena Bablenis Haveles

1. Standard Book Number-10

   0323171117

2. Standard Book Number-13

   978-0323171113

Explaining the common treatment used in dentistry, Pharmacology Application in Dental Hygiene, 7th Edition presents an extensive insight into the pharmacological theories required for effective and safe dental care and oral health maintenance. It covers drug characteristics and mechanisms of action, doses, desired outcomes, interactions, and adverse reactions – both for the medications an individual may already be administered and for those prescribed by the dentist. New topics in this edition include drug-related jaw osteonecrosis, methods for antibiotic prophylaxis to minimize infection risk, cardiovascular and cholesterol guidelines, and new insights on type 2 diabetes. Penned by dental hygiene educator Elena Haveles, this reliable material readies you for the expanding duties of a dental hygienist!

• Comprehensive coverage offers an in-depth insight into the frequently used medications, their mechanisms, and their impact on patients’ oral health and dental care decisions.
• A dental focus addresses drug interactions of clinical significance in dentistry, explaining the reasons certain medications are used or contraindicated in a dental care plan.
• A structured format groups chapters into four sections: 1) fundamental pharmacological principles, 2) medications employed in dentistry, 3) drugs that can modify dental care, and 4) specific scenarios.
• Clinical Skills Review presents review questions at the conclusion of each chapter, assisting you in evaluating your grasp of the content.
• Dental Hygiene Concerns boxes demonstrate how pharmacological principles specifically apply to dental hygienists.
• Note boxes highlight important concepts, indications, contraindications, memory aids, alerts, and more.
• Key terms are emphasized and color-coded within each chapter and explained in a handy glossary.
• Summary tables and boxes serve as beneficial review and study tools with concise, easy-to-read summaries of crucial ideas.
• Learning objectives at the start of each chapter set aims for what you will achieve and serve as a helpful study guide for assessments.
• A reference list in each chapter provides resource citations for further research and study of dental-related subjects.
• Quick-access appendices include references such as the top 200 medications, medical acronyms, and details on herbal and dietary supplements.
• A drug catalog facilitates easy lookup of specific medications and categories of drugs.

• NEW! Updated coverage showcases the latest alterations and advancements concerning dental care, including adverse medication reactions, antibiotic prophylaxis, jaw osteonecrosis, cardiovascular and cholesterol guidelines, oral anticoagulant therapy, and type 2 diabetes.
• NEW! Vibrant design incorporates additional illustrations depicting crucial concepts and internal processes, alongside images of oral conditions and side effects.