ADAP Pharmacology 5

Question 1

Which condition is a contraindication to the use of vasoconstrictors like epinephrine in local anesthetics?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism

Answer

Mild hypertension

Answer

Controlled diabetes

Answer

Mild anxiety

Question 2

Which antifungal medication is commonly prescribed for oral candidiasis (thrush) in dental patients?

Accepted Answer

Nystatin

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Acyclovir

Answer

Metronidazole

Question 3

A patient taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) should NOT receive which drug combination in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

Vasoconstrictors with indirect sympathomimetic activity

Answer

Fluoride and calcium

Answer

Topical benzocaine

Answer

Sodium hypochlorite irrigant

Question 4

Which route of drug administration bypasses first-pass metabolism in the liver?

Accepted Answer

All of the above except oral

Answer

Oral

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Rectal

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Sublingual

Question 5

Tetracycline antibiotics are generally avoided in children under 8 years of age because they can cause:

Accepted Answer

Permanent tooth discoloration

Answer

Nephrotoxicity

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Ototoxicity

Answer

Bone marrow suppression

Question 6

An opioid analgesic such as hydrocodone carries the risk of which serious adverse effect requiring patient education?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

Answer

Gingival enlargement

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Hypertensive crisis

Answer

Salivary gland hyperfunction

Question 7

When a drug is described as having a half-life of 4 hours, this means:

Accepted Answer

The plasma concentration of the drug decreases by 50% every 4 hours

Answer

The drug is fully eliminated from the body in 4 hours

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The drug reaches peak concentration in 4 hours

Answer

The drug must be taken every 4 hours to remain effective