DANB CDA Dental Pharmacology

Question 1

What chemical classification does lidocaine belong to?

Accepted Answer

Amide

Answer

Ester

Answer

Opiate

Answer

Steroid

Question 2

What is the primary reason epinephrine is added to local anesthetic solutions?

Accepted Answer

To prolong anesthesia duration and reduce systemic absorption

Answer

To increase the patient's heart rate

Answer

To prevent allergic reactions to the anesthetic

Answer

To raise the pH of the solution

Question 3

Which antibiotic is the first-line choice for infective endocarditis prophylaxis before dental procedures, per AHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Clindamycin

Answer

Erythromycin

Answer

Tetracycline

Question 4

What does the term 'analgesic' mean in dental pharmacology?

Accepted Answer

A drug that relieves pain

Answer

A drug that prevents infection

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A drug that reduces inflammation only

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A drug that induces general anesthesia

Question 5

Which local anesthetic formulation is most appropriate for a patient with a documented sulfite allergy when profound anesthesia is required?

Accepted Answer

Mepivacaine 3% plain

Answer

Lidocaine 2% with 1:100,000 epinephrine

Answer

Articaine 4% with 1:100,000 epinephrine

Answer

Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 epinephrine

Question 6

What DEA schedule classification applies to most opioid pain medications such as oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule III

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Schedule V

Question 7

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics prescribed after dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

Constipation and nausea

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Increased salivation

Answer

Elevated body temperature