Dental Hygiene Pharmacology

Dental Hygiene Pharmacology
Most common Rx written by dentist - H.S. - ANSWER -at bedtime
ANSWER -antibiotic and analgesics

P.O. - ANSWER -by mouth
Therapeutic Catagories - ANSWER -
antibiotic
analgesics STAT - ANSWER -immediately
fluoride
antifungal
corticosteriods Law devides controlled substances into
schedules/classes according to -
ANSWER -abuse
Prescription - ANSWER -An order written
by a practitioner of medicine for pharmacy
supplies. Pt name with certain drug, specified requirement to prescribe controlled drugs -
quanity prepared by practitioners directions. ANSWER -DEA #


What drugs can a dental hygienest legally
Schedule I - ANSWER -LSD, heroin,
prescribe - ANSWER -None cocaine- can not be prescribed


What are the role of a dental hygienist in Rx
Schedule II - ANSWER -Demerol,
writing - ANSWER -document any OTC Morphine, Percocet, Percodan, Tylox- Can be
meds taking called into pharmacy
write Rx out per dentist intructions
call in Rx per dentist instructions
Schedule III - ANSWER -Tylenol #2,
Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4, Lortab, Vicodin- Can be
B.I.D - ANSWER -2 times a day called into pharmacy


T.I.D - ANSWER -3 times a day Schedule IV - ANSWER -Valium, Halcion,
Xanex- Can not be called into pharmacy

Q.I.D - ANSWER -4 times a day
Schedule V - ANSWER -Robitussin AC,
Can not be called into pharmacy
PRN - ANSWER -as needed

Legend Drugs - ANSWER -Controlled drug
Q- ANSWER -every must have DEA#, a monitored drug



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