Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient 8E by Little – Test Bank

Solution Manual For Management of the Medically Vulnerable Dental Patient 8th Edition by Little

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780323080286
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323080286

Acquire knowledge on how prevalent medical conditions may impact the progression of dental treatment that a patient undergoes. This modern, concise guide equips you with the necessary information to deliver appropriate dental care to any patient, regardless of their existing medical conditions. Featuring vibrant illustrations and meticulously arranged tables in each chapter, this material furnishes you with comprehensive details and overall summaries required to adequately address the needs of your patients.

• Compilation of medical conditions outlines a succinct overview of the fundamental disease process, epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, and currently accepted medical treatment for each disorder. This is followed by a thorough explanation and suggestions for specific dental management.

• Coverage of dosages, adverse effects, and drug interactions related to medications used in dentistry, including those applicable during pregnancy.

• Chapters concentrating on principal health issues prevalent in the United States and other regions cover topics such as ischemic heart disease, smoking cessation, sleep-related breathing disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes mellitus, and mental health disorders.

• Synopsis table for dental management summarizes vital aspects for consideration when managing medically vulnerable patients.

• Appendix focusing on the therapeutic treatment of common oral lesions provides a quick guide to causative factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education regarding prevalent oral conditions.
• Appendix on holistic and complementary medicine delves into herbal remedies, particularly their efficacy, adverse effects/reactions, medical considerations, drug interactions, and dental implications.

• NEW! Chapter detailing substance abuse explores the impact of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines/methamphetamine, and alcohol, encompassing considerations for both medical and dental management.
• NEW! 2009 AAOS statement on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements presents guidelines to support practitioners in their clinical decisions regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with a joint prosthesis.