DANB Pharmacology and Pain Management 3

Question 1

A patient taking warfarin should NOT receive which pain medication without physician consultation?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Codeine

Answer

Tramadol

Question 2

Which medication is the drug of choice for treating anaphylaxis in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1,000

Answer

Nitroglycerin

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Albuterol

Question 3

What is the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

4,000 mg

Answer

2,000 mg

Answer

6,000 mg

Answer

8,000 mg

Question 4

Which drug is used during a dental emergency to relieve chest pain caused by angina?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin

Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Diphenhydramine

Question 5

Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) should avoid which component of local anesthetic solutions?

Accepted Answer

All vasoconstrictors

Answer

Sodium bisulfite preservative

Answer

Lidocaine base

Answer

Benzocaine topical agents

Question 6

What is the purpose of antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

To prevent infective endocarditis in high-risk cardiac patients

Answer

To treat active dental infections before starting treatment

Answer

To reduce post-operative pain and swelling

Answer

To prevent oral candidal infections

Question 7

Which agent is used to treat a hypoglycemic emergency in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

Glucagon or oral glucose

Answer

Insulin injection

Answer

Nitroglycerin spray

Answer

Diphenhydramine tablet