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NBDHE Pharmacology EXAM|| QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED
EXAM!!!(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
Clarkes and Youngs rule for pediatric dosing are most
commonly used in dentistry (T/F) - ANSWER-False. Age,
body weight, body surface area, and stage of development
is more commonly used and safer
What is the most effective anti fungal for internal and
superficial infections? - ANSWER-fluconazole(diflucan)
What type of autonomic drugs are contraindicated in
glaucoma? - ANSWER-anticholinergics, such as atropine.
Which is used for pupil dilation and to stop saliva flow.
Verapamil is a - ANSWER-calcium channel blocker
Atenolol is a - ANSWER-selective b1 receptor antagonist
to treat low grade hypertension
What is the only anesthetic drug that can induce
vasoconstriction of blood vessels which can increase
blood pressure - ANSWER-cocaine
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What is recommended for lidocaine induced seizures? -
ANSWER-diazepam (valium)
Tetracycline works by : - ANSWER-inhibiting protein
synthesis
Why is phenytoin recommended for treatment of seizures
over phenobarbital? - ANSWER-it has a less sedative
effect.
What is another term for the maximal or ceiling effect of a
drug? - ANSWER-efficacy. In other words the maximum
achievable result from a drug
How do pupils appear in opioid over dose? - ANSWER-
pinpoint
What life threatening side effect may occur in oral
contraceptive users who smoke? - ANSWER-
thromboembolism
If a patient experiences facial paralysis after an IAN, what
happened? - ANSWER-anesthetic was injected into the
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parotid gland, this allows anesthetic to reacha nd infiltrate
the facial nerve causing temporary paralysis.
Hypnotic drugs are used to - ANSWER-induce sleep
If a patient is allergic to both esthers and amides what can
be injected for local anesthesia instead? - ANSWER-1%
diphenhydramine.
What tetracycline has the longest and slowest release? -
ANSWER-doxycycline, for premed, acne, lyme disease
and malaria
What would be the first drug of choice for bradycardia? -
ANSWER-atropine
Antihypertensives cause postural hypertension because
they interfere with: - ANSWER-sympathetic control of
vascular reflexes
What antibiotic is most likely to affect birth control? -
ANSWER-rifampin
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How does propanolol work? - ANSWER-by blocking b1/b2
adrenergic receptors in the heart
Which antibiotic is the least effective agains perio
pathogens? - ANSWER-Pen VK, It is only affective against
gram positive aerobic
Increase in hydrophobicity of a LA causes an increase in
_________ - ANSWER-potency
Brand name is aka - ANSWER-trade name
How is trade name written? - ANSWER-first letter capital (
i.e. Valium,
How is the generic name written? - ANSWER-lower case,
ie. Ibuprofen
Hs - ANSWER-at bed time (hora somni)
Does sublingual avoid first pass? - ANSWER-yes
NBDHE Pharmacology EXAM|| QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||VERIFIED
EXAM!!!(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
Clarkes and Youngs rule for pediatric dosing are most
commonly used in dentistry (T/F) - ANSWER-False. Age,
body weight, body surface area, and stage of development
is more commonly used and safer
What is the most effective anti fungal for internal and
superficial infections? - ANSWER-fluconazole(diflucan)
What type of autonomic drugs are contraindicated in
glaucoma? - ANSWER-anticholinergics, such as atropine.
Which is used for pupil dilation and to stop saliva flow.
Verapamil is a - ANSWER-calcium channel blocker
Atenolol is a - ANSWER-selective b1 receptor antagonist
to treat low grade hypertension
What is the only anesthetic drug that can induce
vasoconstriction of blood vessels which can increase
blood pressure - ANSWER-cocaine
,2|Page
What is recommended for lidocaine induced seizures? -
ANSWER-diazepam (valium)
Tetracycline works by : - ANSWER-inhibiting protein
synthesis
Why is phenytoin recommended for treatment of seizures
over phenobarbital? - ANSWER-it has a less sedative
effect.
What is another term for the maximal or ceiling effect of a
drug? - ANSWER-efficacy. In other words the maximum
achievable result from a drug
How do pupils appear in opioid over dose? - ANSWER-
pinpoint
What life threatening side effect may occur in oral
contraceptive users who smoke? - ANSWER-
thromboembolism
If a patient experiences facial paralysis after an IAN, what
happened? - ANSWER-anesthetic was injected into the
,3|Page
parotid gland, this allows anesthetic to reacha nd infiltrate
the facial nerve causing temporary paralysis.
Hypnotic drugs are used to - ANSWER-induce sleep
If a patient is allergic to both esthers and amides what can
be injected for local anesthesia instead? - ANSWER-1%
diphenhydramine.
What tetracycline has the longest and slowest release? -
ANSWER-doxycycline, for premed, acne, lyme disease
and malaria
What would be the first drug of choice for bradycardia? -
ANSWER-atropine
Antihypertensives cause postural hypertension because
they interfere with: - ANSWER-sympathetic control of
vascular reflexes
What antibiotic is most likely to affect birth control? -
ANSWER-rifampin
, 4|Page
How does propanolol work? - ANSWER-by blocking b1/b2
adrenergic receptors in the heart
Which antibiotic is the least effective agains perio
pathogens? - ANSWER-Pen VK, It is only affective against
gram positive aerobic
Increase in hydrophobicity of a LA causes an increase in
_________ - ANSWER-potency
Brand name is aka - ANSWER-trade name
How is trade name written? - ANSWER-first letter capital (
i.e. Valium,
How is the generic name written? - ANSWER-lower case,
ie. Ibuprofen
Hs - ANSWER-at bed time (hora somni)
Does sublingual avoid first pass? - ANSWER-yes
