Define
what is another word for "dry mouth"?
Xerostomia
if someone has an asthma attack, what do you give them?
bronchodilator
who can prescribe medications?
dentist
what does DEA stand for?
drug enforcement agency
which Schedule is least potential for abuse?
schedule 4
what does Mucositis mean?
inflammation of the mucosa, the mucous membranes that line your
mouth and your entire gastrointestinal tract
how do we help prevent emergencies?
be prepared, alert, ask questions, go over HHx, etc
what color is Lidocaine HCI 2%?
light blue
how can you abbreviate "by mouth"?
PO
what does "euphoric" mean?
state of intense happiness
what does Candidiasis mean?
fungal infection with an overgrowth of yeast
what is the safest maximum allowable
amount of nitrous oxide?
50ppm
what color is Lidocaine 2% with epinephrine 1:100,000?
red
how can you abbreviate "twice per day"?
b.i.d
where do you put prescription pads and medications in the office?
locked up / out of Patient's sight
what is the medical term for "fainting"?
syncope
how long must a patient breathe in oxygen after nitrous and why is this important?
5min so they can clear out their body of the nitrous
how do you recap a needle and then what do you do with the needle?
one hand scoop or use a recapping device, and place in sharps container
how can you abbreviate "four times a day"?
q.i.d
what is topical anesthetic and how long do you apply it?
a numbing jelly for about 1-3min
what is the term for a severe allergic reaction, and what do we use for allergic reactions?
anaphylactic shock and epi pen
what does a vasoconstrictor do?
causes constriction or narrowing of blood vessels
what drug are not part of antidepressant drugs?
Amphetamines
how can you abbreviate "before meal"?
a.c
what does "permeate" mean?
spreads through