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bonus questions
100

The mechanism of action of nystatin involves binding to the: 

enzymes in the nucleus of molds.

sterols in the fungal cell membrane.

50S ribosomal subunit of bacterial rRNA.

30S ribosomal subunit of bacterial rRNA.

sterols in the fungal cell membrane.

100

All of the following are characteristics of the ideal local anesthetic except: 

sterilization by autoclave

slow onset

reversible

absence of local reactions

slow onset

100

According to Guedel's description of the stages and planes of anesthesia, the induction period refers to stage: 

1

2

1, 2

1, 2, 3

none

1, 2

100

Antianxiety agents are most commonly orally administered because the effective dose of a particular antianxiety agent is very predictable. 

T/T

F/F

T/F

F/T

T/F

100

Little Tommy comes into the office for his filling he weights 105 lbs.  How many carps of Lidocaine 2% 1:100,000 can he have?

5.8 carps

200

Nystatin is used for both the treatment and the prevention of _____ in susceptible cases. 

blastomycosis

histoplasmosis

oral candidiasis

tinea


oral candidiasis

200

Which of the following local anesthetic agents have the potential to cause methemoglobinemia as an adverse effect? 

Prilocaine and lidocaine

lidocaine and mepivacaine

prilocaine and meivacaine

prilocaine and articaine

mepivacaine and articaine

septocaine and articaine

prilocaine and articaine

200

Recovery from a single intravenous dose of thiopental (sodium pentothal) is the result of: 

drug excretion

drug redistribution

drug metabolism

enzyme induction 

drug redistribution

200

The clinical effects of benzodiazepines in humans are _____ at lower doses. 

drowsiness and sleep

drowsiness and anxiety reduction

anxiety reduction and panic reduction

anxiety reduction and sleep

anxiety reduction and panic reduction

200

How many carps is the max for Lidocaine 2% 1:50,000

5.5

300

Thrush is: 

an allergic reaction.

an idiosyncrasy.

oropharyngeal candidiasis.

a serious systemic fungal infection.

oropharyngeal candidiasis

300

Which of the following statements is true of mepivacaine? 

Cross-allergenicity has been demonstrated between mepivacaine and other currently

Mepivacaine is effective topically. available amides.

Mepivacaine can be used as a 3% solution without a vasoconstrictor.

The benefit of a shorter duration of anesthesia warrants eliminating the vasoconstrictor.

Mepivacaine can be used as a 3% solution without a vasoconstrictor.

300

Nitrous oxide combined with oxygen (N2O/O2) has become a primary part of dental office _____ procedures. 

anxiety reduction

general anesthesia

sleep apea

brusixm

anxiety reduciton

300

hronic use of barbiturates can lead to _____ dependence. 

both physical and psychologic

physical but not psychologic

psychologic but not physical

neither physical nor psychologic

both physical and psychologic

300

What is the generic name for Marcaine?

bupivicaine 

400

Topical acyclovir: 

will prevent the transmission of herpes labialis.

has been effective in the treatment of herpes labialis infections in nonimmunocompromised patients.

does not prevent the recurrence of herpes labialis.

Both a and b are correct.

Both b and c are correct.

does not prevent the recurrence of herpes labialis.

400

Prilocaine plain has a duration of action slightly _____ than mepivacaine plain, and prilocaine with epinephrine has a duration of action slightly _____ than lidocaine with epinephrine. 

shorter, shorter

shorter, longer

longer, shorter

longer, longer

longer, longer

400

At the termination of a N2O/O2 sedation procedure, the patient should be placed on 100% oxygen for at least _____ minutes. 

2

5

8

10

5

400

Anxiety control is only necessary for the first third of a dental appointment. 

T/F

F

400

Are there bonus questions to this Exam?

yes. 

500

Docosanol 10% has been shown to decrease healing time by about _____ in patients with recurrent orolabial herpes when started within 12 hours of the appearance of prodromal symptoms. 


1/2 day

2 days

5 days

7-10 days

1/2 day

500

_____ is an ester local anesthetic. 

Prilocaine (Citanest)

Tetracaine (Pontocaine)

Bupivacaine (Marcaine)

Bupivacaine (Marcaine)

Tetracaine (Pontocaine)

500

Approximately 15% of halothane is metabolized in the liver, and these metabolites have been suggested as a cause of renal damage. 

T/T

F/T

T/F

F/F

T/T

500

Barbiturates have no significant analgesic effects. 

T/F

T