Latest DH75 Pharmacology Exam Questions And Answers

Which of the following drug names refers to the structural makeup of a drug? - ANS Chemical Which of the following types of drug interaction occurs when an antacid is taken with Tetracycline? - ANS Metabolism Opioids are recommended for patients whose pain is not controlled by other drugs and is considered to be: - ANS Moderate to severe The ability of a drug to produce a therapeutic effect regardless of its dose is referred to as: - ANS Potency Which of the following major toxic effects occurs with high doses of morphine? - ANS Respiratory depression A primary concern for using antibiotics for infections that are not bacterial in nature is that: - ANS Drug-resistant microorganisms could develop Which of the following drugs is contraindicated while a patient is taking metronidazole? - ANS Alcohol All of the following antibiotics have been used in the treatment of aggressive periodontal disease except one: - ANS Erythromycin base Which of the following antibiotics comprises Arestin? - ANS Minocycline All of the following are adverse reactions to antibiotics except which one? - ANS Inhibits bacterial growth Which of the following symptoms occur in the oral cavity as a result go fungal overgrowth during antibiotic use? - ANS Stomatitis Which of the following active ingredients is found in Atridox? - ANS Doxycycline Which of the following active ingredients is found in Arestin? - ANS Minocycline For which of the following patients is Atridox contraindicated? - ANS Pregnant women Which of the following agents should not be taken immediately after using chlorhexidine oral rinse? - ANS Fluoride The % of alcohol found in chlorhexidine oral rinse? - ANS 11.6% Which of the following antiherpetic drugs is recommended for herpes labials? - ANS Penciclovir Which of the following drugs is contraindicated for treating herpes labials? - ANS Hydrocortisone Herpes simplex virus 1 causes oral herpes. There is a cross infection where both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are transmitted by intimate contact. - ANS Both are true Which of the following terms is used for acute pseudomembranous candidiasis? - ANS Thrush Which of the following is the treatment of choice in the prophylaxis and therapy of oral candidiasis? - ANS Nystatin suspension What is the major ingredient in Anbesol? - ANS Lidocaine, viscous Which of the following anti epileptic drugs decreases doxycycline serum levels? - ANS Phenytoin Which of the following anti seizure drugs increase the incidence of gingival enlargement? - ANS Phenytoin- Dilantin Which of the following drugs are used to treat migraines? - ANS Triptans, anticonvulsants, and beta blockers