Question 1

What part of a prescription includes the name and quantity of the drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Inscription 
B) Superscription 
C) Subscription 
D) Refill 
A) Inscription 
B) Superscription 
C) Subscription 
D) Refill A

Question 2

Prescription pads should be kept where when not in use?

Accepted Answer

A) In a locked drawer 
B) By a telephone 
C) On a counter in an operatory in plain sight 
D) On the receptionist's desk 
A) In a locked drawer 
B) By a telephone 
C) On a counter in an operatory in plain sight 
D) On the receptionist's desk A

Question 3

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. A

Question 4

A professional who is authorized to prescribe medications must have a:

Accepted Answer

A) federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DE
A)  identification number. 
B) prescription pad. 
C) medical or dental office. 
D) both a and b. 
A) federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DE
A)  identification number. 
B) prescription pad. 
C) medical or dental office. 
D) both a and b.

Question 5

What schedule of drug has a clearly accepted medical use and the lowest potential for abuse?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

PDR is a common drug reference material available to dentists.What does PDR stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacy Drug Reference 
B) Physician's Desk Reference 
C) Pills and Drug Reference 
D) Pharmacology Dentist Reference 
A) Pharmacy Drug Reference 
B) Physician's Desk Reference 
C) Pills and Drug Reference 
D) Pharmacology Dentist Reference

Question 7

Prophylactic antibiotics are used in dentistry to:

Accepted Answer

A) prevent bacterial colonization. 
B) treat fungal infections. 
C) treat herpes infections. 
D) relieve anxiety. 
A) prevent bacterial colonization. 
B) treat fungal infections. 
C) treat herpes infections. 
D) relieve anxiety.

Question 8

Most drugs today are derived from:

Accepted Answer

A) natural sources. 
B) ethical drugs. 
C) patient medicines. 
D) both b and c. 
A) natural sources. 
B) ethical drugs. 
C) patient medicines. 
D) both b and c.

Question 9

The part of the prescription that includes the name and quantity of drug is the:

Accepted Answer

A) superscription. 
B) subscription. 
C) inscription. 
D) signature. 
A) superscription. 
B) subscription. 
C) inscription. 
D) signature.

Question 10

Tylenol with codeine is a common drug prescribed in dentistry for analgesic (pain-relief) purposes.What schedule type of drug is it?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

By which route is an intravenous injection given?

Accepted Answer

A) Into the muscle 
B) Under the skin 
C) Into the vein 
D) Sublingually; the drug is administered under the tongue 
A) Into the muscle 
B) Under the skin 
C) Into the vein 
D) Sublingually; the drug is administered under the tongue

Question 12

Schedule IV drugs have a low abuse potential and have medical usefulness.A patient may have up to _____ refills in a six-month period.

Accepted Answer

A) ten 
B) seven 
C) five 
D) two 
A) ten 
B) seven 
C) five 
D) two

Question 13

A drug that is applied directly to the site of use is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A) local-action drug. 
B) systemic-action drug. 
C) drug that affects the whole body. 
D) both a and b. 
A) local-action drug. 
B) systemic-action drug. 
C) drug that affects the whole body. 
D) both a and b.

Question 14

Who can prescribe drugs to a patient within the dental profession?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental office manager 
B) Dental hygienist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) Dentist 
A) Dental office manager 
B) Dental hygienist 
C) Dental assistant 
D) Dentist

Question 15

Drugs that have no current accepted medical usefulness,have a high potential for abuse,and cannot be prescribed are considered to be Schedule ____ drugs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

A patient is scheduled for a tooth extraction,and the medical history reveals the patient is on the medication Coumadin.Coumadin is what type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibiotic 
B) Diuretic 
C) Decongestant 
D) Blood thinner/anticoagulant 
A) Antibiotic 
B) Diuretic 
C) Decongestant 
D) Blood thinner/anticoagulant

Question 18

Tylenol is a _____ name for acetaminophen.

Accepted Answer

A) chemical 
B) generic 
C) brand or trade 
D) U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
A) chemical 
B) generic 
C) brand or trade 
D) U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Question 19

The dental assistant should _____ when a pharmacy calls the dental office regarding a prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) authorize prescriptions for narcotics for extreme pain over the phone, if necessary 
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, if necessary 
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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 30: Principles of Pharmacology

What part of a prescription includes the name and quantity of the drug?

Prescription pads should be kept where when not in use?

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

A professional who is authorized to prescribe medications must have a:

What schedule of drug has a clearly accepted medical use and the lowest potential for abuse?

PDR is a common drug reference material available to dentists.What does PDR stand for?

Prophylactic antibiotics are used in dentistry to:

Most drugs today are derived from:

The part of the prescription that includes the name and quantity of drug is the:

Tylenol with codeine is a common drug prescribed in dentistry for analgesic (pain-relief) purposes.What schedule type of drug is it?

By which route is an intravenous injection given?

Schedule IV drugs have a low abuse potential and have medical usefulness.A patient may have up to _____ refills in a six-month period.

A drug that is applied directly to the site of use is considered a:

Who can prescribe drugs to a patient within the dental profession?

Drugs that have no current accepted medical usefulness,have a high potential for abuse,and cannot be prescribed are considered to be Schedule ____ drugs.

The Controlled Substances Act:

A patient is scheduled for a tooth extraction,and the medical history reveals the patient is on the medication Coumadin.Coumadin is what type of drug?

Tylenol is a _____ name for acetaminophen.

The dental assistant should _____ when a pharmacy calls the dental office regarding a prescription.

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

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics