Dental Hygiene Pharmacology Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Dental Hygiene Pharmacology Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Most common Rx written by dentist

Ans: antibiotic and analgesics


Therapeutic Catagories

Ans: antibiotic
analgesics
fluoride
antifungal
corticosteriods


Prescription

Ans: An order written by a practitioner of medicine for
pharmacy supplies. Pt name with certain drug, specified quanity
prepared by practitioners directions.


What drugs can a dental hygienest legally prescribe

Ans: None



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What are the role of a dental hygienist in Rx writing

Ans: document any OTC meds taking
write Rx out per dentist intructions
call in Rx per dentist instructions


B.I.D

Ans: 2 times a day


T.I.D

Ans: 3 times a day


Q.I.D

Ans: 4 times a day


PRN

Ans: as needed


Q

Ans: every



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