Question 1

A Schedule IV drug is medically useful with a low abuse potential and a refill frequency of _____ times in a 6-month period.

Accepted Answer

A) ten 
B) seven 
C) five 
D) two 
A) ten 
B) seven 
C) five 
D) two C

Question 2

The part of a prescription that includes the name and quantity of the drug is the:

Accepted Answer

A) inscription. 
B) superscription. 
C) subscription. 
D) refill. 
A) inscription. 
B) superscription. 
C) subscription. 
D) refill. A

Question 3

A life-threatening adverse effect from a body's reaction to a drug is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) hives. 
B) fever. 
C) anaphylaxis. 
D) rash. 
A) hives. 
B) fever. 
C) anaphylaxis. 
D) rash. C

Question 4

Licensed medicines regulated by legislation that requires a prescription before they can be obtained from a pharmacist are:

Accepted Answer

A) patent medicines. 
B) over-the-counter drugs. 
C) prescription drugs. 
D) all of the above. 
A) patent medicines. 
B) over-the-counter drugs. 
C) prescription drugs. 
D) all of the above.

Question 5

In the presence of a possible penicillin allergy,an antibiotic alternative to prescribe for the treatment of a dental infection is:

Accepted Answer

A) ampicillin. 
B) clindamycin. 
C) tetracycline. 
D) amoxicillin. 
A) ampicillin. 
B) clindamycin. 
C) tetracycline. 
D) amoxicillin.

Question 6

Prophylactic antibiotics are used in dentistry to:

Accepted Answer

A) prevent bacterial colonization. 
B) treat fungal infections. 
C) treat herpes infections. 
D) relieve anxiety. 
A) prevent bacterial colonization. 
B) treat fungal infections. 
C) treat herpes infections. 
D) relieve anxiety.

Question 7

When not in use,prescription pads should be kept:

Accepted Answer

A) in a locked drawer. 
B) by a telephone. 
C) on a counter in an operatory in plain sight. 
D) on the receptionist's desk. 
A) in a locked drawer. 
B) by a telephone. 
C) on a counter in an operatory in plain sight. 
D) on the receptionist's desk.

Question 8

A commonly used drug reference is the _____ Reference.

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacy Drug 
B) Physician's Desk 
C) Pills and Drug 
D) Pharmacology Dentist 
A) Pharmacy Drug 
B) Physician's Desk 
C) Pills and Drug 
D) Pharmacology Dentist

Question 9

The physical and chemical process that occurs within a living cell or organism necessary for the maintenance of life is:

Accepted Answer

A) absorption. 
B) distribution. 
C) metabolism. 
D) excretion. 
A) absorption. 
B) distribution. 
C) metabolism. 
D) excretion.

Question 10

A professional who is authorized to prescribe medications must have:

Accepted Answer

A) a federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DE
A)  identification number. 
B) a prescription pad. 
C) a medical or dental office. 
D) both a and B 
A) a federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DE
A)  identification number. 
B) a prescription pad. 
C) a medical or dental office. 
D) both a and B

Question 11

The prescription abbreviationb.i.d.stands for _____ day.

Accepted Answer

A) every 
B) twice a 
C) three times a 
D) four times a 
A) every 
B) twice a 
C) three times a 
D) four times a

Question 12

Tylenol with codeine,a common drug prescribed in dentistry for analgesic (pain-relief)purposes,is a Schedule _____ drug.

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV

Question 13

A specific factor considered by a physician or dentist in determining the dosage of a drug includes:

Accepted Answer

A) the time of day of the appointment. 
B) whether the patient has eaten recently. 
C) whether the patient wants more of the drug. 
D) the age of the patient. 
A) the time of day of the appointment. 
B) whether the patient has eaten recently. 
C) whether the patient wants more of the drug. 
D) the age of the patient.

Question 14

A drug applied directly to the site of use is considered:

Accepted Answer

A) a local-action drug. 
B) a systemic-action drug. 
C) a drug that affects the whole body. 
D) both a and B 
A) a local-action drug. 
B) a systemic-action drug. 
C) a drug that affects the whole body. 
D) both a and B

Question 15

The part of the prescription that includes the name and quantity of drug is the:

Accepted Answer

A) superscription. 
B) subscription. 
C) inscription. 
D) signature. 
A) superscription. 
B) subscription. 
C) inscription. 
D) signature.

Question 16

The government agency that regulates the sale of medicines is the:

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. Department of Public Health. 
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
D) Environmental Protection Agency. 
A) U.S. Department of Public Health. 
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
C) U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
D) Environmental Protection Agency.

Question 17

"Motrin" is a _____ name.

Accepted Answer

A) brand 
B) generic 
C) chemical 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) brand 
B) generic 
C) chemical 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 18

The dental professional who has the responsibility and the legal duty to prescribe drugs is the:

Accepted Answer

A) dental office manager. 
B) dental hygienist. 
C) dental assistant. 
D) dentist. 
A) dental office manager. 
B) dental hygienist. 
C) dental assistant. 
D) dentist.

Question 19

All the following statements are false regarding prescriptions except:

Accepted Answer

A) the symbol Rx is Latin for "prescription." 
B) a prescription is a verbal order by a physician, dentist, or dental hygienist for the preparation and administration of a medicine. 
C) any member of the dental team can prescribe medications. 
D) prescription pads should be kept in a locked drawer. 
A) the symbol Rx is Latin for "prescription." 
B) a prescription is a verbal order by a physician, dentist, or dental hygienist for the preparation and administration of a medicine. 
C) any member of the dental team can prescribe medications. 
D) prescription pads should be kept in a locked drawer.

Question 20

Motrin and Aleve,over-the-counter drugs commonly recommended for pain following dental treatment,are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) antianxiety agents. 
D) antiviral agents. 
A) antibiotics. 
B) analgesics. 
C) antianxiety agents. 
D) antiviral agents.

Exam 30: Principles of Pharmacology

A Schedule IV drug is medically useful with a low abuse potential and a refill frequency of _____ times in a 6-month period.

The part of a prescription that includes the name and quantity of the drug is the:

A life-threatening adverse effect from a body's reaction to a drug is termed:

Licensed medicines regulated by legislation that requires a prescription before they can be obtained from a pharmacist are:

In the presence of a possible penicillin allergy,an antibiotic alternative to prescribe for the treatment of a dental infection is:

Prophylactic antibiotics are used in dentistry to:

When not in use,prescription pads should be kept:

A commonly used drug reference is the _____ Reference.

The physical and chemical process that occurs within a living cell or organism necessary for the maintenance of life is:

A professional who is authorized to prescribe medications must have:

The prescription abbreviationb.i.d.stands for _____ day.

Tylenol with codeine,a common drug prescribed in dentistry for analgesic (pain-relief)purposes,is a Schedule _____ drug.

A specific factor considered by a physician or dentist in determining the dosage of a drug includes:

A drug applied directly to the site of use is considered:

The part of the prescription that includes the name and quantity of drug is the:

The government agency that regulates the sale of medicines is the:

"Motrin" is a _____ name.

The dental professional who has the responsibility and the legal duty to prescribe drugs is the:

All the following statements are false regarding prescriptions except:

Motrin and Aleve,over-the-counter drugs commonly recommended for pain following dental treatment,are classified as:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

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Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

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Dental Sealants

Orthodontics