Question 1

Which of the following are legally allowed to write prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physicians 
B)  Dentists 
C)  Physician's assistants 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Physicians 
B)  Dentists 
C)  Physician's assistants 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

A generic drug has a chemical composition that can increase the effect to the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Drugs that must be placed under the tongue to dissolve are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  topicals 
B)  orals 
C)  intradermals 
D)  sublinguals 
A)  topicals 
B)  orals 
C)  intradermals 
D)  sublinguals

Question 4

The need to have larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction 
B)  tolerance 
C)  dependency 
D)  side effects 
A)  addiction 
B)  tolerance 
C)  dependency 
D)  side effects

Question 5

Caffeine is found in coffee and tea and in which other sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chocolate 
B)  Soft drinks 
C)  Cocoa 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chocolate 
B)  Soft drinks 
C)  Cocoa 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Alcohol is a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant 
B)  depressant 
C)  antianxiety drug 
D)  narcotic 
A)  stimulant 
B)  depressant 
C)  antianxiety drug 
D)  narcotic

Question 7

Schedule V drugs have a higher abuse potential and are more dangerous than Schedule I drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Aspirin, which is composed of acetylsalicylic acid, is a brand-name drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Physician assistants are legally allowed to write prescriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A drug is a substance that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can change life-chemical processes in the body 
B)  is used to treat diseases 
C)  causes an unintended result 
D)  none of the above 
A)  can change life-chemical processes in the body 
B)  is used to treat diseases 
C)  causes an unintended result 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Drugs that are injected into the muscle are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  subcutaneous 
D)  intradermal 
A)  intravenous 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  subcutaneous 
D)  intradermal

Question 12

Within the prescription parts, which would include the subscript part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentist name, address 
B)  Gives pharmacist directions 
C)  Label 
D)  Repetatur 
A)  Dentist name, address 
B)  Gives pharmacist directions 
C)  Label 
D)  Repetatur

Question 13

An example of a generic drug name is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Tylenol 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Tylenol 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 14

Tooth staining, periodontal disease, and halitosis are possible results of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  smokeless tobacco 
B)  smoking tobacco 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  smokeless tobacco 
B)  smoking tobacco 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Date, name, and address of the patient
Name, strength, and dosage of the drug
Name, address, and phone number of physician

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Body and Superscription and Heading is...

Question 16

Amphetamines are a group of antidepressant drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which level of alcohol is considered legal intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 
B)  10.0 
C)  0.01 
D)  0.1 
A)  1.0 
B)  10.0 
C)  0.01 
D)  0.1

Question 18

Drugs that are injected under the top layer of skin are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  subcutaneous 
D)  intradermal 
A)  intravenous 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  subcutaneous 
D)  intradermal

Question 19

Sig. is an abbreviation for ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  twice daily 
B)  before meals 
C)  take thou 
D)  none of the above 
A)  twice daily 
B)  before meals 
C)  take thou 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Pharmacology

Which of the following are legally allowed to write prescriptions?

A generic drug has a chemical composition that can increase the effect to the patient.

Drugs that must be placed under the tongue to dissolve are ____________.

The need to have larger amounts of a drug to produce the same effect is ____________.

Caffeine is found in coffee and tea and in which other sources?

Alcohol is a(n) ____________.

Schedule V drugs have a higher abuse potential and are more dangerous than Schedule I drugs.

Aspirin, which is composed of acetylsalicylic acid, is a brand-name drug.

Physician assistants are legally allowed to write prescriptions.

A drug is a substance that ____________.

Drugs that are injected into the muscle are ____________.

Within the prescription parts, which would include the subscript part?

An example of a generic drug name is ____________.

Tooth staining, periodontal disease, and halitosis are possible results of ____________.

Amphetamines are a group of antidepressant drugs.

Which level of alcohol is considered legal intoxication?

Drugs that are injected under the top layer of skin are ____________.

Sig. is an abbreviation for ____________.

Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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