Pharmacology and Pain Management Flashcards
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What is the primary role of a dental assistant regarding medications in the dental office?
Answer: Documenting medications and assisting the dentist
Dental assistants document medications in patient records and assist the dentist with medication-related tasks, but they do not prescribe or independently administer medications.
Which drug classification describes medications that reduce inflammation without the use of steroids?
Answer: NSAIDs
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) reduce inflammation, pain, and fever without steroids, making them a common choice for dental pain management.
Ibuprofen belongs to which drug classification?
Answer: NSAIDs
Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and is commonly used in dentistry for post-operative pain and inflammation management.
Which antibiotic is most commonly prescribed in dentistry for bacterial infections?
Answer: Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in dentistry due to its effectiveness against oral bacteria and favorable safety profile.
What does the prescription abbreviation 'PRN' mean?
Answer: As needed
PRN is derived from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning 'as needed,' indicating the patient should take the medication only when required.
Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action?
Answer: Intravenous
Intravenous (IV) administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers and providing the fastest onset of action.
What is a drug interaction?
Answer: When two or more drugs affect each other's action in the body
A drug interaction occurs when two or more drugs affect each other's pharmacological action, potentially increasing or decreasing effectiveness or causing adverse effects.