A&P
Depolarization is the result of:
Sodium ions entering the nerve
May produce an exaggerated increase in pressor (systolic BP) response
What is drug interaction with Tricyclic antidepressants?
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?
Category of LAs metabolized in the liver
What are amides?
May produce hypertension and reflex bradycardia
What drug interaction with Nonselective β-blockers?
This group of analgesics is believed by many authors to be the most useful in treating dental pain
What are NSAIDs?
Name two (2) effects of opioid agents that patients will NOT develop a tolerance to.
What is myosis and constipation?
Epinephrine works systemically in this nervous system
What is the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system?
(Review ch. 4)
May cause increase in Blood Glucose.
What is drug interaction with antidiabetics?
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?
The maximum safe dose and # of cartridges a healthy patient can receive of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
What is 0.2mg epinephrine and 11 cartridges?
Epinephrine has these effects on the heart & lungs.
What is increase heart rate & bronchodilation.
(Review Ch. 4)
The maximum safe dose and # of cartridges a cardiac patient can receive of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
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?