Definitions
Pharmacology is defined as
The study of drugs and their effects on living organisms?
What type of medication commonly causes gingival Hyperplasia?
Calcium Channel Blockers
Which type of local anesthetic is more likely to cause allergies?
Esters or Amides?
Esters
Which antibiotic causes discoloration of unerupted teeth, therefore should not be prescribed for children under 9 years of age, pregnant women, or nursing mothers?
Tetracycline
Half-life is defined as
The time it takes for the body to eliminate half of the drug present in the body
All of the following are reasons why Epinephrine is added to local anesthetics EXCEPT?
A. To decrease the potential for adverse reactions.
B. To increase the shelf-life of the anesthetic.
C. To increase the duration of the anesthetics.
D. Reduce bleeding in the area.
B. To increase the shelf-life of the anesthetic.
What is the study of the harmful or toxic effects of drugs?
A. Toxicology
B. Contraindications
C. Synergism
Toxicology (A)
What is the maximal response obtained by a drug?
A. Potency
B. Efficacy
C.Therapeutic Index
B. Efficacy
The most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety drugs are?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Zolpidem
C. Barbituurates
A. Benzodiazepines
Anaphylactic shock, an acute allergic reaction, occurs most frequently with which drug?
A. Clindamycin
B. Erythromycin
C. Penicillin
D. Clarithromycin
E. Azithromycin
C. Penicillin
The capability to cause malformations or defects to an embryo or fetus
Teratogenicity