Question 1

How long should a dentist wait before administering dental local anesthetic containing epinephrine to a patient who is "high" on cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 hours 
B)  6 hours 
C)  12 hours 
D)  24 hours 
A)  3 hours 
B)  6 hours 
C)  12 hours 
D)  24 hours B

Question 2

Gingival recession and erosion of the facial aspects of the maxillary teeth can occur with intraoral use of _________ due to persistent rubbing of the powder over these surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudoephedrine 
B)  benzodiazepine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  ecstasy 
A)  pseudoephedrine 
B)  benzodiazepine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  ecstasy C

Question 3

According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),what percentage of Americans 12 years of age and older were current illicit drug users?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.7% 
B)  4.7% 
C)  6.7% 
D)  8.7% 
A)  2.7% 
B)  4.7% 
C)  6.7% 
D)  8.7% D

Question 4

Naloxone is used for emergency treatment of an overdose of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  opioids 
D)  sedative-hypnotics 
A)  amphetamine 
B)  cocaine 
C)  opioids 
D)  sedative-hypnotics

Question 5

Which of the following is the most commonly used illicit drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  heroin 
D)  methamphetamine 
A)  alcohol 
B)  marijuana 
C)  heroin 
D)  methamphetamine

Question 6

Why is disulfiram used for some patients during alcohol rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces delirium tremens ("DTs") due to abrupt withdrawal of alcohol. 
B)  It causes nausea and vomiting when taken with alcohol. 
C)  It induces restful sleep patterns during withdrawal from alcohol. 
D)  It reduces elevated blood pressure and tachycardia. 
A)  It reduces delirium tremens ("DTs") due to abrupt withdrawal of alcohol. 
B)  It causes nausea and vomiting when taken with alcohol. 
C)  It induces restful sleep patterns during withdrawal from alcohol. 
D)  It reduces elevated blood pressure and tachycardia.

Question 7

Which of the following is the leading drug of abuse in terms of frequency of emergency department (ED)visits,general hospital admission,family violence,and other social problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin 
B)  methamphetamine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol 
A)  heroin 
B)  methamphetamine 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  endorphin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  acetylcholine 
A)  endorphin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  acetylcholine

How long should a dentist wait before administering dental local anesthetic containing epinephrine to a patient who is "high" on cocaine?

Gingival recession and erosion of the facial aspects of the maxillary teeth can occur with intraoral use of _________ due to persistent rubbing of the powder over these surfaces.

According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),what percentage of Americans 12 years of age and older were current illicit drug users?

Naloxone is used for emergency treatment of an overdose of _________.

Which of the following is the most commonly used illicit drug?

Why is disulfiram used for some patients during alcohol rehabilitation?

Which of the following is the leading drug of abuse in terms of frequency of emergency department (ED)visits,general hospital admission,family violence,and other social problems?

Which of the following is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug abuse?

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

Hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Pulmonary Disease

Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Liver Disease

Gastrointestinal Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Adrenal Insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Aids, HIV Infection, and Related Conditions

Allergy

Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

Neurologic Disorders

Anxiety, eating Disorders, and Behavioral Reactions to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

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Exam 30: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

How long should a dentist wait before administering dental local anesthetic containing epinephrine to a patient who is "high" on cocaine?

Gingival recession and erosion of the facial aspects of the maxillary teeth can occur with intraoral use of _________ due to persistent rubbing of the powder over these surfaces.

According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH),what percentage of Americans 12 years of age and older were current illicit drug users?

Naloxone is used for emergency treatment of an overdose of _________.

Which of the following is the most commonly used illicit drug?

Why is disulfiram used for some patients during alcohol rehabilitation?

Which of the following is the leading drug of abuse in terms of frequency of emergency department (ED)visits,general hospital admission,family violence,and other social problems?

Which of the following is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug abuse?

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

Hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Pulmonary Disease

Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Liver Disease

Gastrointestinal Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Adrenal Insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Aids, HIV Infection, and Related Conditions

Allergy

Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

Neurologic Disorders

Anxiety, eating Disorders, and Behavioral Reactions to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

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