Question 1

Which of the following sympathomimetic agents is commonly used in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ephedrine 
B)  Terbutaline 
C)  Dipivefrin 
D)  Levonordefrin 
A)  Ephedrine 
B)  Terbutaline 
C)  Dipivefrin 
D)  Levonordefrin

Question 2

The S in SLUD stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic. 
B)  salivation. 
C)  severe. 
D)  secretion. 
A)  sympathetic. 
B)  salivation. 
C)  severe. 
D)  secretion.

Question 3

Which of the following choices represents potential cardiac effects of anticholinergic agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bradycardia exclusively 
B)  Tachycardia exclusively 
C)  Variable; bradycardia predominates with small doses and tachycardia with large doses 
D)  No cardiac effect from the use of these agents 
A)  Bradycardia exclusively 
B)  Tachycardia exclusively 
C)  Variable; bradycardia predominates with small doses and tachycardia with large doses 
D)  No cardiac effect from the use of these agents

Question 4

The acronym SLUD denotes adverse reactions associated with administration of _____ agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholinergic 
B)  anticholinergic 
C)  adrenergic 
D)  antiadrenergic 
A)  cholinergic 
B)  anticholinergic 
C)  adrenergic 
D)  antiadrenergic

Question 5

α-Adrenergic agonists cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction. 
B)  vasodilation. 
C)  tachycardia. 
D)  miosis. 
A)  vasoconstriction. 
B)  vasodilation. 
C)  tachycardia. 
D)  miosis.

Question 6

Which of the following choices would occur during a generalized discharge of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Urination 
C)  Glycogen breakdown 
D)  Miosis 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Urination 
C)  Glycogen breakdown 
D)  Miosis 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following substances will block the action of acetylcholine at the postganglionic endings in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PANS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atropine 
B)  Curare 
C)  Hexamethonium 
D)  Acetic acid 
A)  Atropine 
B)  Curare 
C)  Hexamethonium 
D)  Acetic acid

Question 8

Neostigmine is an indirect-acting cholinergic agent that is classified as (1)indirect acting and (2)irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both claims are true. 
B)  Claim 1 is true; claim 2 is false. 
C)  Claim 1 is false; claim 2 is true. 
D)  Neither claim 1 nor claim 2 is true. 
A)  Both claims are true. 
B)  Claim 1 is true; claim 2 is false. 
C)  Claim 1 is false; claim 2 is true. 
D)  Neither claim 1 nor claim 2 is true.

Question 9

Tertiary anticholinergic agents are _____ soluble and _____ penetrate the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  lipid soluble; easily 
B)  lipid soluble; do not 
C)  not lipid soluble; easily 
D)  not lipid soluble; do not 
A)  lipid soluble; easily 
B)  lipid soluble; do not 
C)  not lipid soluble; easily 
D)  not lipid soluble; do not

Question 10

The following statements are true of d-tubocurarine except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a competitive nondepolarizing blocker. 
B)  It binds to nicotinic receptors. 
C)  It precipitates malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients when combined with halothane. 
D)  It has been used in the Amazon for hunting animals. 
E)  Its action can be overcome by administering neostigmine. 
A)  It is a competitive nondepolarizing blocker. 
B)  It binds to nicotinic receptors. 
C)  It precipitates malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients when combined with halothane. 
D)  It has been used in the Amazon for hunting animals. 
E)  Its action can be overcome by administering neostigmine.

Which of the following sympathomimetic agents is commonly used in dentistry?

The S in SLUD stands for:

Which of the following choices represents potential cardiac effects of anticholinergic agents?

The acronym SLUD denotes adverse reactions associated with administration of _____ agents.

α-Adrenergic agonists cause:

Which of the following choices would occur during a generalized discharge of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following substances will block the action of acetylcholine at the postganglionic endings in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PANS)?

Neostigmine is an indirect-acting cholinergic agent that is classified as (1)indirect acting and (2)irreversible.

Tertiary anticholinergic agents are _ soluble and _ penetrate the brain.

The following statements are true of d-tubocurarine except which one?

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

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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Exam 4: Autonomic Drugs

Which of the following sympathomimetic agents is commonly used in dentistry?

The S in SLUD stands for:

Which of the following choices represents potential cardiac effects of anticholinergic agents?

The acronym SLUD denotes adverse reactions associated with administration of _____ agents.

α-Adrenergic agonists cause:

Which of the following choices would occur during a generalized discharge of the sympathetic nervous system?

Which of the following substances will block the action of acetylcholine at the postganglionic endings in the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PANS)?

Neostigmine is an indirect-acting cholinergic agent that is classified as (1)indirect acting and (2)irreversible.

Tertiary anticholinergic agents are _____ soluble and _____ penetrate the brain.

The following statements are true of d-tubocurarine except which one?

Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing

Drug Action and Handling

Adverse Reactions

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

Filters

Tertiary anticholinergic agents are _ soluble and _ penetrate the brain.