Depolarization is the result of:
Sodium ions entering the nerve
Vasoconstriction are this type of agonists
What are adrenergic (sympthomimetics)?
NSAIDs and aspirin reduce inflammation (pain) by inhibiting the synthesis of:
What are prostaglandins?
This opioid receptor responsible for majority of drug therpeutic and adverse effects
What is mu?
The mechanism of action of local anesthetics on the nerve fiber?
What is blocking the influx of NA+ ions, thus stopping the action potential>
Name 2 of 4 reasons to use a vasoconstrictor agent in local anesthetics
What is prolong the duration; increase the depth; delay systemic absorption; reduce systemic toxic effect?
The most common adverse reaction to aspirin NSAIDs
What is increase bleeding
GI upset?
Opioid analgesics work in this nervous system
What is central nervous system?
The type of nerve fiber affected is
What is efferent?
The epinephrine cardiac dose
What is 0.04 mg?
This group of analgesics is believed by many authors to be the most useful in treating dental pain
What are NSAIDs?
Name two contraindications or cautions with use of opioid agents.
What is alcoholic, addict, head injury, respiratory disease, pregnancy, constipation, nausea?
Epinephrine works systemically in this nervous system
What is the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system?
(Review ch. 4)
Name 2 significant drug interactions with epinephrine
What are non-selective beta-blockers and tricyclic antidepressants?
Which non-opioid agent has analgesic and antipyretic therapeutic effects but no effect on inflammation.
What is acetaminophen? (Tylenol)
This is the main reason for death with opioid overdose
What is respiratory depression?
Epinephrine has these effects on the heart
lungs
liver
What is increase heart rate; bronchodilation, and gluconeogensis?
(Review ch. 4)
A cardiovascular patient requires local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor, use provide 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. Provide the maximum safe dose and # of cartiridges a cardiac patient can receive of 2% lido with 1:100,000 epi
What is 0.04 mg epinephrine and 2 total cartidges?
NSAIDs should be avoided with in patients with this disease or dysfunction
What is renal disease or decreased renal function?
This is the most commonly used opioid in dentistry
What is codeine?