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Medical Emergency Drugs in the Dental Offfice
Special Topic 4
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Pharmacology
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04/29/2013

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Term
What medications can be used with seizure?
Definition
diazepam or midazolam by IV if available
Term
What may you use for an asthma attack?
Definition
epinephrine
Term
What should you ask before administering nitroglcerine?
Definition
if the patient has taken a PD35 inhibitor
Term
What is used to treat mild allergic reactions?
Definition
diphenhydramine(Bendryl)
Term
What is used to treat an opioid overdose?
Definition
naloxone(Narcan)
Term
What is used to treat a benzodiazepine overdose?
Definition
flumazenil(Mazicon)
Term
How are toxic reactions to local anesthetics or epinephrine treated?
Definition
-administer oxygen via mask
-monitor carefully
Term
What are the essential drugs in the emergency kit? (6)
Definition
1.epinephrine
2.dephenhydramine(Benadryl)
3.oxygen
4.nitroglycerin
5.oral glucose
6.albuterol
Term
What are some reccomended drugs for the drug kit?
Definition
-benzos(diazepam-Valium, midazolam-Versed)
-flumazenil(Mazicon)
-naloxone(Narcan)
-aromatic ammonia spirits
-hydrocortisone
-dextrose
-atropine
-B-blockers
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