Free DAANCE Pharmacology Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

What type of medication is ketamine?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II dissociative with amnesic and analgesic properties

Answer

Opioid

Answer

Benzodiazepine

Answer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Question 2

What type of medication is methohexital (Brevital)?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturate

Answer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Answer

Benzodiazepine

Answer

Opioid

Question 3

What are the common side effects of methohexital (Brevital)?

Accepted Answer

Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in blood pressure, increase in heart rate, laryngospasm, bronchospasm

Answer

Headache, dry mouth, constipation

Answer

Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion

Answer

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 4

What type of medication is pentothal (Thiopental)?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturate

Answer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Answer

Benzodiazepine

Answer

Opioid

Question 5

What type of medication is propofol?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting hypnotic with antiemetic properties

Answer

Opioid

Answer

Benzodiazepine

Answer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Question 6

What are the contraindications of ketamine?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled glaucoma, pregnancy, psychiatric issues, heart disease

Answer

Diabetes, liver disease, hypertension, epilepsy

Answer

Asthma, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease, anemia

Answer

Hyperlipidemia, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcer, skin infections

Question 7

What is Diazepam (Valium) used for in oral surgery?

Accepted Answer

Sedating the patient

Answer

Reducing bleeding

Answer

Enhancing local anesthetic effects

Answer

Preventing infection