Pharmacology & Drug Administration Flashcards

Which analgesic is most commonly recommended for mild-to-moderate post-dental procedure pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties?

Answer: Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen, an NSAID, is the first-line analgesic for mild-to-moderate dental pain because it reduces both pain and inflammation.

A patient undergoing dental ceramist work discloses use of warfarin. What is the primary concern related to drug interactions?

Answer: Increased bleeding risk

Warfarin is an anticoagulant; interactions with NSAIDs or certain antibiotics can significantly increase bleeding risk.

Which local anesthetic is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with a known allergy to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)?

Answer: Procaine (ester type)

Ester-type local anesthetics like procaine are metabolized to PABA and are contraindicated in patients allergic to PABA.

What is the maximum recommended dose of epinephrine in a local anesthetic solution for a healthy adult dental patient?

Answer: 0.2 mg per appointment

The maximum dose of epinephrine for a healthy adult is 0.2 mg per dental appointment to avoid cardiovascular adverse effects.

Which drug class is used prophylactically to prevent infective endocarditis in at-risk patients prior to certain dental procedures?

Answer: Antibiotics

Amoxicillin (an antibiotic) is the standard prophylaxis recommended by the AHA for at-risk patients before invasive dental procedures.

Nitrous oxide is classified as which type of agent used in dental settings?

Answer: Inhalation sedative/anxiolytic

Nitrous oxide is an inhaled sedative and anxiolytic agent providing conscious sedation and mild analgesia in dentistry.

Which medication used in dentistry acts by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels to prevent nerve impulse transmission?

Answer: Local anesthetics

Local anesthetics such as lidocaine block voltage-gated sodium channels, preventing depolarization and nerve impulse conduction.