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Module 6 Objectives:

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• NSAIDs: Understand the mechanism of action of NSAIDs.
• Pre-op Benefit: Comprehend the benefit of taking pre-operative NSAIDs.
• Pain Strategy: Recognize a reasonable strategy for managing postoperative pain.
• Ibuprofen: Distinguish between ibuprofen sodium and ibuprofen.
• Opioids: Understand the mechanism of action of opioid analgesics.
• Selection: Appreciate when an opioid analgesic may be appropriate.
• Types: List commonly used opioid analgesics in dentistry.
• Epinephrine: Describe epinephrine and its properties.
• Use: Understand why epinephrine is included in local anesthetics.
• Risks: Comprehend the risks associated with epinephrine.
• Emergencies: List emergency situations where epinephrine may be useful.
• Collaplug®: Describe what it is, how it works, and when it should be used.
• Gelfoam®: Describe how it works and when it is employed.
• Bone Wax vs. Bone Putty: Distinguish between them and apply appropriately.
• Tranexamic Acid: Describe the drug and its applications.
• Alveogyl™: Understand what it is, how it works, and how to use it for alveolar osteitis.
• Warfarin: Describe its properties and the relevance of INR.
• Managing Warfarin: Recall tips for safely managing patients taking Warfarin.
• Aspirin: Understand its mechanism of action.
• Plavix®: Understand its mechanism and manage extraction patients taking it.
• DOACs: Explain direct oral anticoagulants and manage extraction cases appropriately.
• Steroids: Discuss the effectiveness of pre-operative steroids.
• Medrol® Dose Pack: Discuss methylprednisolone and when it may be employed.