Question 1

Patent medicines are also known as _____ drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) over-the-counter 
B) prescription 
C) ethical 
D) generic 
A) over-the-counter 
B) prescription 
C) ethical 
D) generic

Question 2

The insert included with every prescription filled by a pharmacist includes information about any long-term effects,such as:

Accepted Answer

A) itchy, scratchy throat and eyes. 
B) allergies. 
C) possible liver damage. 
D) instructions to avoid the use of alcohol. 
A) itchy, scratchy throat and eyes. 
B) allergies. 
C) possible liver damage. 
D) instructions to avoid the use of alcohol.

Question 3

When a pharmacy calls the dental office regarding a prescription,the role of the dental assistant is to:

Accepted Answer

A) authorize prescriptions for narcotics for extreme pain over the phone. 
B) notify the dentist immediately. 
C) relay information between the pharmacist and dentist, and not interrupt either of them. 
D) tell the pharmacist to call back again later if the dentist is busy with a patient. 
A) authorize prescriptions for narcotics for extreme pain over the phone. 
B) notify the dentist immediately. 
C) relay information between the pharmacist and dentist, and not interrupt either of them. 
D) tell the pharmacist to call back again later if the dentist is busy with a patient.

Question 4

The prescription notation that indicates a drug should be taken four times daily is:

Accepted Answer

A) t.i.d. 
B) q.i.d. 
C)  b.i.d. 
D) p.c. 
A) t.i.d. 
B) q.i.d. 
C)  b.i.d. 
D) p.c.

Question 5

Most drugs today are derived from:

Accepted Answer

A) natural sources. 
B) ethical drugs. 
C) patient medicines. 
D) chemical sources. 
A) natural sources. 
B) ethical drugs. 
C) patient medicines. 
D) chemical sources.

Question 6

Drugs are excreted from the body through:

Accepted Answer

A) the kidneys. 
B) breast milk. 
C) saliva. 
D) the liver. 
E) all of the above.
F) both a and d. 
A) the kidneys. 
B) breast milk. 
C) saliva. 
D) the liver. 
E) all of the above.
F) both a and d.

Question 7

A drug that has no current accepted medical usefulness,has a high potential for abuse,and cannot be prescribed is a Schedule _____ drug.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Bactericidal antibiotics:

Accepted Answer

A) directly kill an infecting organism. 
B) inhibit the reproduction of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic process. 
C) include tetracycline and erythromycin. 
D) are the only type of antibiotics used in dentistry. 
A) directly kill an infecting organism. 
B) inhibit the reproduction of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic process. 
C) include tetracycline and erythromycin. 
D) are the only type of antibiotics used in dentistry.

Question 9

Tylenol,another name for acetaminophen,is a _____ name.

Accepted Answer

A) chemical 
B) generic 
C) brand or trade 
D) primary or true 
A) chemical 
B) generic 
C) brand or trade 
D) primary or true

Question 10

A beta-blocker is prescribed for all the following conditions except to:

Accepted Answer

A) control blood pressure. 
B) slow fast arrhythmias. 
C) reduce chest pain associated with angina. 
D) lower cholesterol. 
A) control blood pressure. 
B) slow fast arrhythmias. 
C) reduce chest pain associated with angina. 
D) lower cholesterol.

Question 11

The prescription abbreviation t.i.d.stands for _____ daily.

Accepted Answer

A) twice 
B) once 
C) four times 
D) three times 
A) twice 
B) once 
C) four times 
D) three times

Question 12

Which type of drug can be ordered only with a written prescription signed by a dentist or physician?

Accepted Answer

A) Narcotics 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Antidepressants 
D) Bronchodilators 
A) Narcotics 
B) Antibiotics 
C) Antidepressants 
D) Bronchodilators

Question 13

The precaution to be taken when treating a patient receiving Coumadin who is scheduled for a tooth extraction is to:

Accepted Answer

A) prescribe an antibiotics prior to surgery. 
B) prescribe a diuretic following surgery. 
C) prescribe a decongestant prior to surgery. 
D) obtain medical clearance from the patient's physician prior to surgery. 
A) prescribe an antibiotics prior to surgery. 
B) prescribe a diuretic following surgery. 
C) prescribe a decongestant prior to surgery. 
D) obtain medical clearance from the patient's physician prior to surgery.

Question 14

The slowest route of absorption for a drug is:

Accepted Answer

A) oral. 
B) rectal. 
C) intravenous. 
D) intramuscular. 
A) oral. 
B) rectal. 
C) intravenous. 
D) intramuscular.

Question 15

Where is a subcutaneous injection administered?

Accepted Answer

A) Into the muscle 
B) Under the skin 
C) Into the vein 
D) Sublingually 
A) Into the muscle 
B) Under the skin 
C) Into the vein 
D) Sublingually

Question 16

The schedule of drug that has a clearly accepted medical use and the lowest potential for abuse is a Schedule _____ drug.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of these drugs has no accepted medical use and has the highest potential for abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Morphine 
B) Valium 
C) Heroin 
D) Marijuana 
A) Morphine 
B) Valium 
C) Heroin 
D) Marijuana

Question 18

The Controlled Substances Act:

Accepted Answer

A) does not permit states to have their own controlled substances acts. 
B) requires a dentist to comply with the provisions of the federal law, but not those of the state in which he or she practices. 
C) requires a dentist to comply with the provisions of the state law, but not those of the federal law. 
D) mandates that state laws may not be less restrictive than federal law. 
A) does not permit states to have their own controlled substances acts. 
B) requires a dentist to comply with the provisions of the federal law, but not those of the state in which he or she practices. 
C) requires a dentist to comply with the provisions of the state law, but not those of the federal law. 
D) mandates that state laws may not be less restrictive than federal law.

Question 19

When a patient has taken a drug over time and the drug has lost its effectiveness,the patient has developed a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) drug tolerance. 
B) drug interaction. 
C) drug addiction. 
D) allergic reaction. 
A) drug tolerance. 
B) drug interaction. 
C) drug addiction. 
D) allergic reaction.

Exam 30: Principles of Pharmacology

Patent medicines are also known as _____ drugs.

The insert included with every prescription filled by a pharmacist includes information about any long-term effects,such as:

When a pharmacy calls the dental office regarding a prescription,the role of the dental assistant is to:

The prescription notation that indicates a drug should be taken four times daily is:

Most drugs today are derived from:

Drugs are excreted from the body through:

A drug that has no current accepted medical usefulness,has a high potential for abuse,and cannot be prescribed is a Schedule _____ drug.

Bactericidal antibiotics:

Tylenol,another name for acetaminophen,is a _____ name.

A beta-blocker is prescribed for all the following conditions except to:

The prescription abbreviation t.i.d.stands for _____ daily.

Which type of drug can be ordered only with a written prescription signed by a dentist or physician?

The precaution to be taken when treating a patient receiving Coumadin who is scheduled for a tooth extraction is to:

The slowest route of absorption for a drug is:

Where is a subcutaneous injection administered?

The schedule of drug that has a clearly accepted medical use and the lowest potential for abuse is a Schedule _____ drug.

Which of these drugs has no accepted medical use and has the highest potential for abuse?

The Controlled Substances Act:

When a patient has taken a drug over time and the drug has lost its effectiveness,the patient has developed a(n):

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