Pharmacology Review P2

Two drugs that are found to be chemically equivalent, but not biologically or therapeutically equivalent are said to differ in

Controlled substances in schedule ______ require a written prescription with the provider's signature and do not permit refills

On a prescription, the directions to the patient are preceded by

A drug is defined as a biologically active substance that can modify

Which of the following statements is true concerning the mechanism of action of drugs?

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug potency and efficacy?

Administering a drug of greater potency is better because drugs of greater potency do not require as high a dose.

Which of the following is not a subject of pharmacokinetics?

Which of the following statements is true concerning the pharmacokinetics of opioid analgesics?

The following agents are useful in the treatment of oral herpes lesions except one

Acyclovir should not be used prophylactically to prevent minor outbreaks of herpes because excessive use may lead to resistant strains of herpes.

Topical acyclovir will prevent the recurrence of herpes labialis.

The mechanism of local anesthetics involves action on

The addition of a vasoconstrictor to a local anesthetic helps with what?

Which of the following agents are the most commonly prescribed type of antianxiety drugs?

Benzodiazepines enhance of facilitate the action of the neurotransmitter

Which of the following parenteral benzodiazepines seems to have the greatest likelihood to produces amnesia?

_________ is an intravenously administered benzodiazepine that is used for conscious sedation in oral health care

_____ may be used to reverse some of the effects of a benzodiazepine

Which of the following classes of antiarrhythmics is associated with gingival enlargment

Alveolar osteitis, or "dry socket," occurs in 2% to 3% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in the _____ region.

Negative feedback involves the action of adrenocorticosteroids on the

The inflammatory activity of the adrenocorticosteroids may cause them to mask the symptoms of an infection. Adrenocorticosteroids decrease a patient's ability to fight infection by suppression of migration of plasma cells.

Which of the following emergency drugs is used to manage hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes?

The most common cause of hypoglycemia is

Which is considered first-line therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes?

More people are diagnosed with type II diabetes in the United States than are diagnosed with type I diabetes.

Antineoplastic agents will have the greatest negative effect on which of the following tissues?

Patients with asthma should bring their fast-acting ________ inhaler to be used prophylactically or in the management of an acute asthmatic attack in the dental office.

Which of the following signs is the most common emergency in the dental office?

Which of the following is a method of preventing an emergency in the dental office?

Which of the following choices would be the correct sequence for administration of emergency drugs for anaphylactic shock: (1) albuterol, (2) parenteral epinephrine, (3) intravenous corticosteroids?

Which of the following statements is true of the use of nystatin in either a pregnant woman or a nursing infant?

Abuse of _____ is the number one public health problem in the United States.

Which of the following drugs may be used to reduce alcohol craving?

Which is the mechanism of action of xylitol for its antibacterial and cariostatic effects?

Each of the following is true of the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

The FDA has performed much of the research and advanced the knowledge about herbal products and supplements. The German Federal Health Agency established the German Commission E to review and analyze world literature on plant-based products.

Which herbal supplement products have been proven effective in protecting against plaque and gingivitis?

An increased risk of bleeding can occur when __________ is taken in conjunction with antiplatelet drugs or anticoagulants.

Oil of cloves has been used in dentistry for many years as a topical analgesic for dental pain. Extensive clinical trials have confirmed its efficacy.

Many consumers consider herbal products to be nontoxic or side effect free because they are often called “natural” remedies. Most herbal products cause no adverse effects and drug interactions.

The following statements are true of alveolar osteitis except which one?

The treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) may include any of the following except which one?

Most cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) are associated with

Glossopyrosis is another term for

Pericoronitis most commonly applies to partially erupted

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is sometimes referred to as a canker sore, is a common oral lesion occurring in approximately _____% of the population.

Which of the following conditions involves a focal immune dysfunction in which a decreased ratio of T-helper to T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells can be seen?

Acyclovir should not be used prophylactically to prevent minor outbreaks of herpes because excessive use may lead to resistant strains of herpes.

Which is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

Which of the following agents is added to mouth rinses to function as a foaming agent that helps remove debris?

Experts recommend that fluoride applications remain in place for

For dentinal hyperalgesia (DH) to develop, the dentin must become exposed through the loss of gingival recession or enamel, and

Almost which percentage of Americans 60 years and older have lost all their teeth?

Proteins in dairy products raise pH levels and can inhibit bacterial growth.

The majority of desensitizing toothpastes contain

Which of the following professionally applied preparations for in-office application has the highest fluoride concentration (ppm)?

Approximately 40% of the general population has experienced dental caries.

Which is a bisbiguanide local antiinfective available in a 0.2% mouthrinse?