ADAP Pharmacology 4

Question 1

Which of the following local anesthetics is an ester type, as opposed to an amide type?

Accepted Answer

Benzocaine

Answer

Benzocaine is an ester-type local anesthetic commonly used in topical anesthetic preparations in dentistry.

Question 2

A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy may require supplemental steroids before oral surgery due to risk of:

Accepted Answer

Adrenal suppression and crisis

Answer

Long-term corticosteroid use suppresses the adrenal glands, which may be unable to produce sufficient cortisol in response to surgical stress.

Question 3

Which abbreviation on a prescription means 'twice daily'?

Accepted Answer

BID

Answer

BID stands for 'bis in die,' a Latin term meaning twice daily.

Question 4

What is the clinical significance of a drug having a narrow therapeutic index?

Accepted Answer

Small dose changes can lead to toxicity or subtherapeutic levels

Answer

A narrow therapeutic index means there is little difference between the effective dose and the toxic dose, requiring careful dosing and monitoring.

Question 5

Which type of drug reaction occurs when a patient develops a decreased response to a drug after repeated use?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

Answer

Tolerance is a reduced drug effect with continued use, requiring higher doses to achieve the original therapeutic response.

(ADAP) Alternative Dental Assisting Program Practice Test