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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 agonist | what is the term given to a drug that binds to a receptor and directly alters its functioning? |
| depress respiratory function | the most serious side-effect of narcotic analgesic agents relates to their capacity to: |
| two of the above (bourbon & fermented grape juice) | which of the following would interact with an opioid? APAP bourbon naproxen sodium fermented grape juice two of the above |
| Naloxone (Narcan) | which is used to treat an opioid overdose? hydrocodone (Vicodin) naloxone (Narcan) oxycodone (Percodan) Pentazocine (Talwin NX) codeine (Tylenol #3) |
| oxycodone (Percodan) | which has the most analgesic efficacy? hydrocodone (Vicodin) naloxone (Narcan) oxycodone (Percodan) Pentazocine (Talwin NX) codeine (Tylenol #3) |
| Pentazocine (Talwin NX) | which should be avoided in a narcotic addict because it has the potential to precipitate withdrawal, since it has antagonist as well as agonist properties? hydrocodone (Vicodin) naloxone (Narcan) oxycodone (Percodan) Pentazocine (Talwin NX) codeine (Tylenol #3) |
| side effect | what best describes the tendency of aspirin to cause upset stomach? |
| therapeutic equivalence | Aleve (naproxen sodium) and Motrin (ibuprofen) are both effective for muscle pain, yet they are different chemical compounds. This is an example of: |
| E | which of the following statements is TRUE? A. asthmatics sometimes cannot tolerate ibuprofen; the same is true of aspirin B. Ibuprofen is a better antiinflammatory agent than acetominophen C. Ibuprofen reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation; aspirin irreversible inhibits platelets D. Ibuprofen has more analgesic efficacy than acetominophen E. All of the above are true |
| Efficacy | the maximum effect or intensity of a drug is related to its: |
| Rutherford B. Hayes | Which of the following presidents was from Ohio? |
| norepinephrine | the neurotransmitter that is unique to the SANS is: |
| atropine | the action of the PANS is blocked by: |
| D. | Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. the SANS is associated with an immediate, widespread response B. The PANS is characterized by a slower, more localized response than the SANS C. The PANS is characterized by long pre-ganglionic fibers and short post-ganglionic fibers D. the parasympatheic chain allows a pre-ganglionic impulse to activate many post-ganglionic neurons E. All of the above are true; none of the statments are false |
| A | stimulation of this receptor produces peripheral vasoconstriction A. alpha B. Beta 1 C. Beta 2 D. two of the above E. All of the above |
| E | which of the receptors would epinephrine stimulate? A. alpha B. Beta 1 C. Beta 2 D. two of the above E. All of the above |
| E | which of the receptors would be blocked by labetalol (Normodyne)? A. alpha B. Beta 1 C. Beta 2 D. two of the above E. All of the above |
| C | which receptors could be stimulated to treat asthma? A. alpha B. Beta 1 C. Beta 2 D. two of the above E. All of the above |
| A | which is the prototype beta blocker? A. Propanolol (Inderal) B. Albuterol (Proventil) C. Atenolol (Tenormin) D. Doxazosin (Cardura) E. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) |
| E | Which is an alpha agonist? A. Propanolol (Inderal) B. Albuterol (Proventil) C. Atenolol (Tenormin) D. Doxazosin (Cardura) E. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) |
| C | Which would be the best beta blocker for a patient with asthma? A. Propanolol (Inderal) B. Albuterol (Proventil) C. Atenolol (Tenormin) D. Doxazosin (Cardura) E. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) |
| Xerostomia | what adverse reaction should every RDH associate with anticholinergic agents? |
| D | Which would most likely be used for SBE prophylaxis? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| D | Which is most associated with pseudomembranous colitis (PMC)? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| C | Which would concentrate in a perio pocket? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| B | Which has the same mechanism of action as PCN? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| A | Which is contraindicated for concurrent use with Scope mouthwash? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| E (A & C) | Which could likely be used to treat refracotry perio? A. metronidazole (Flagyl) B. cephalexin (Keflex) C. minocycline (Minocin) D. clindamycin (Cleocin) E. two of the above |
| E | Which of the following statements regarding the management of TB is true? A. Tx of active TB involves multiple drug regimens B. Tx times typically range from 9 to 12 months C. Isoniazid (INH) is used prophylactically when someone is exposed to TB D. newer strains of TB are increasingly drug resistant E. all of the above statements are true |
| E (A & D) | Which antifungal has a topical action (is not systemically absorbed? A. nystatin (Mycostatin) B. ketoconazole (Nizoral) C. fluconazole (Diflucan) D. clotrimazole (Mycelex) E. two of the above |
| E | Which antifungal has the worst adverse reactions? A. nystatin (Mycostatin) B. ketoconazole (Nizoral) C. fluconazole (Diflucan) D. clotrimazole (Mycelex) E. amphotericin B (Fungizone) |
| E (A & D) | for antifungals, why are troches or pastilles preferred over the liquid forms? A. the liquid forms typically contain sugar which can increase decay activity B. the liquid forms have lower efficacy C. the liquid forms are more expensive D. the liquid forms are harder to hold in the mouth for sufficient time for topical effect. E. two of the above |
| B | which of the following can cause hearing loss? A. chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) B. gentamicin (Garamycin) C. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) D. nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) E. trimethophim-sulfamethoxizole (TMP-SMX) |
| E | Which of the following has a mechanism of action that precludes cross-resistance? A. cefaclor (Ceclor) B. gentamicin (Garamycin) C. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) D. nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) E. vancomycin (Vancocin) |
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