Question 1

Refill instructions are found in the body of a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Rx. 
B)  Sig. 
C)  #. 
D)  Disp. 
A)  Rx. 
B)  Sig. 
C)  #. 
D)  Disp. B

Question 3

Which of the following are associated with increased patient nonadherence to medication therapy? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Some patients may fear of the side effects of the medication. 
B)  A longer duration of drug therapy is associated with the risk for nonadherence with medication therapy. 
C)  Increased dosing frequency is associated with nonadherence with medication therapy. 
D)  The issue of nonadherence to medication therapy is not important, as patients reliably take their medication as prescribed. 
A)  Some patients may fear of the side effects of the medication. 
B)  A longer duration of drug therapy is associated with the risk for nonadherence with medication therapy. 
C)  Increased dosing frequency is associated with nonadherence with medication therapy. 
D)  The issue of nonadherence to medication therapy is not important, as patients reliably take their medication as prescribed. A, B, C

Question 4

An "orphan drug" is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not related to any other medication currently available. 
B)  developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition. 
C)  a drug that has been on the market for longer than 20 years and generic substitution is permitted. 
D)  no longer available for use as newer, more effective medications are available. 
A)  not related to any other medication currently available. 
B)  developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition. 
C)  a drug that has been on the market for longer than 20 years and generic substitution is permitted. 
D)  no longer available for use as newer, more effective medications are available.

Question 5

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:

Accepted Answer

A)  obtaining a patient's health history. 
B)  administering drugs in the office. 
C)  handling emergency situations. 
D)  lifelong learning. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  obtaining a patient's health history. 
B)  administering drugs in the office. 
C)  handling emergency situations. 
D)  lifelong learning. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  II, III, and IV 
B)  II and III 
C)  III and IV 
D)  II only 
E)  III only 
A)  II, III, and IV 
B)  II and III 
C)  III and IV 
D)  II only 
E)  III only

Question 7

How are computer and online resources enhancing printed books as a source of information about drugs? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Web-based physicians can diagnose patient conditions and prescribe medication over the Internet. 
B)  Tablet computers and smart phones may be used for medication information databases. 
C)  Some publishers have apps that can be downloaded to smart phones. 
D)  Websites such as WebMD have decision trees whereby patients can identify their own health condition and determine appropriate treatment and medication. 
E)  Older editions of textbooks have been placed in the public domain and are useful for information about medications and drug interactions. 
A)  Web-based physicians can diagnose patient conditions and prescribe medication over the Internet. 
B)  Tablet computers and smart phones may be used for medication information databases. 
C)  Some publishers have apps that can be downloaded to smart phones. 
D)  Websites such as WebMD have decision trees whereby patients can identify their own health condition and determine appropriate treatment and medication. 
E)  Older editions of textbooks have been placed in the public domain and are useful for information about medications and drug interactions.

Question 8

Phase 1 clinical trials involve all of the following except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safe dose range 
B)  Toxic effects of the drug 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Effectiveness 
A)  Safe dose range 
B)  Toxic effects of the drug 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Effectiveness

Question 9

How many years must pass after a drug patent expires before other drug companies can market the same compound as a generic drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 years 
B)  17 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  0 years 
A)  20 years 
B)  17 years 
C)  7 years 
D)  0 years

Question 10

The body of a prescription includes directions to the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The abbreviation used on prescriptions for four times a day is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bid. 
B)  qid. 
C)  qd. 
D)  ud. 
A)  bid. 
B)  qid. 
C)  qd. 
D)  ud.

Question 12

What is the purpose of a "black box warning" on a package insert?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used to reconstruct the events leading to a fatality resulting from a medication error. 
B)  It is issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DE
A) to indicate medications that may be used to manufacture illicit drugs such as methamphetamine. 
C)  It is used to draw attention to potentially fatal, life threatening, or disabling adverse effects for different medications. 
D)  It means that the effects of the drug have not yet been determined. 
A)  It is used to reconstruct the events leading to a fatality resulting from a medication error. 
B)  It is issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DE
A) to indicate medications that may be used to manufacture illicit drugs such as methamphetamine. 
C)  It is used to draw attention to potentially fatal, life threatening, or disabling adverse effects for different medications. 
D)  It means that the effects of the drug have not yet been determined.

Question 13

Which of the following are true of an off-label use of a drug? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescribers are allowed to use drugs for off-label use under certain circumstances. 
B)  The FDA approves the use of drugs for specific indications, which are listed or labeled on the package insert of the drug. 
C)  Drug manufacturers have much useful information regarding off-label uses of their drugs on their websites. 
D)  Off-label use of drugs is not permitted in the United States. 
E)  Off-label drugs are repackaged for sale by clandestine organizations outside the United States and are illegal to transport or distribute. 
A)  Prescribers are allowed to use drugs for off-label use under certain circumstances. 
B)  The FDA approves the use of drugs for specific indications, which are listed or labeled on the package insert of the drug. 
C)  Drug manufacturers have much useful information regarding off-label uses of their drugs on their websites. 
D)  Off-label use of drugs is not permitted in the United States. 
E)  Off-label drugs are repackaged for sale by clandestine organizations outside the United States and are illegal to transport or distribute.

Question 14

Which of the following is true concerning generic and trade names of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A drug may only have one generic name and one trade name. 
B)  A drug may only have one generic name, but it may have several trade names. 
C)  A drug may have several generic names, but it may only have one trade name. 
D)  A drug may have several generic names and several trade names. 
A)  A drug may only have one generic name and one trade name. 
B)  A drug may only have one generic name, but it may have several trade names. 
C)  A drug may have several generic names, but it may only have one trade name. 
D)  A drug may have several generic names and several trade names.

Question 15

Nutritional or herbal supplements:

Accepted Answer

A)  carry the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  approval for disease states. 
B)  are not drugs. 
C)  can cause adverse effects. 
D)  will not interact with other drugs the patient may be taking. 
A)  carry the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  approval for disease states. 
B)  are not drugs. 
C)  can cause adverse effects. 
D)  will not interact with other drugs the patient may be taking.

Question 16

An investigational new drug application (INDA)is submitted _____ trials.

Accepted Answer

A)  before preclinical 
B)  before phase 1 clinical 
C)  after phase 2 clinical 
D)  before phase 3 clinical 
A)  before preclinical 
B)  before phase 1 clinical 
C)  after phase 2 clinical 
D)  before phase 3 clinical

Question 17

Where is the information regarding the prescriber DEA number commonly found on the prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superscription 
B)  Heading 
C)  Body 
D)  Closing 
A)  Superscription 
B)  Heading 
C)  Body 
D)  Closing

Question 18

A drug's generic name is selected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmaceutical company manufacturing it. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  U.S. Adopted Name Council. 
D)  Federal Patent Office. 
A)  pharmaceutical company manufacturing it. 
B)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  U.S. Adopted Name Council. 
D)  Federal Patent Office.

Question 19

Which of the following is a schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin 
B)  Propranolol 
C)  Amphetamine 
D)  Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon) 
A)  Heroin 
B)  Propranolol 
C)  Amphetamine 
D)  Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of little consequence in the dental office. 
B)  Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning. 
C)  Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared with afternoon appointments. 
D)  Both b and c are true. 
A)  Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of little consequence in the dental office. 
B)  Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning. 
C)  Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared with afternoon appointments. 
D)  Both b and c are true.

Exam 1: Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Refill instructions are found in the body of a prescription.

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

Which of the following are associated with increased patient nonadherence to medication therapy? (Select all that apply.)

An "orphan drug" is:

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:

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

How are computer and online resources enhancing printed books as a source of information about drugs? (Select all that apply.)

Phase 1 clinical trials involve all of the following except which one?

How many years must pass after a drug patent expires before other drug companies can market the same compound as a generic drug?

The body of a prescription includes directions to the patient.

The abbreviation used on prescriptions for four times a day is:

What is the purpose of a "black box warning" on a package insert?

Which of the following are true of an off-label use of a drug? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is true concerning generic and trade names of drugs?

Nutritional or herbal supplements:

An investigational new drug application (INDA)is submitted _____ trials.

Where is the information regarding the prescriber DEA number commonly found on the prescription?

A drug's generic name is selected by the:

Which of the following is a schedule II controlled substance?

Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments?

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

Autonomic Drugs

Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic)Analgesics

Opioid (Narcotic)Analgesics and Antagonists

Antiinfective Agents

Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

Local Anesthetics

General Anesthetics

Antianxiety Agents

Oral Conditions and Their Treatment

Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders

Adrenocorticosteroids

Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders

Antineoplastic Drugs

Emergency Drugs

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Drug Abuse

Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements

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