NBDHE Pharmacology in Dental Hygiene Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient taking lisinopril for hypertension requires a recommendation for an over-the-counter analgesic following a scaling and root planing procedure.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Naproxen

Question 2

According to the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, which of the following conditions requires antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures that involve manipulation of gingival tissue?

Accepted Answer

Prosthetic cardiac valve

Answer

Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation

Answer

Previous coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Answer

Rheumatic heart disease

Question 3

A patient with a history of a myocardial infarction 3 months ago requires a restorative procedure. Which of the following is the primary concern when selecting a local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Limiting the dose of the vasoconstrictor

Answer

Using an amide versus an ester type anesthetic

Answer

The concentration of the topical anesthetic

Answer

The gauge of the needle used for injection

Question 4

A patient's prescription for an antimicrobial rinse has the instruction "Sig: 15 mL swish and spit q.i.d. p.c.". What does "q.i.d." indicate for the patient?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

Answer

Every 4 hours

Answer

Twice a day

Answer

As needed for pain

Question 5

A 55-year-old patient reports a persistent, non-productive dry cough that started several weeks after they began a new medication. They also note experiencing xerostomia. Which class of medication is MOST likely responsible for these side effects?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Diuretics

Question 6

Which of the following analgesics achieves its therapeutic effect primarily by acting on the central nervous system to increase the pain threshold, and it lacks significant anti-inflammatory properties?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Naproxen

Answer

Aspirin