Test Bank for Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
9th Edition by Elena Bablenis Haveles
Complete 2025–2026 Dental Hygiene Pharmacology Test Bank with Verified Questions
and Answers
Table of Contents
1. Exam Overview
2. Part I: General Principles
Chapter 1: Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and
Prescription Writing (Questions 1–20)
Chapter 2: Drug Action and Handling (Questions 21–35)
Chapter 3: Adverse Reactions (Questions 36–45)
3. Part II: Drugs Used in Dentistry
Chapter 4: Autonomic Drugs (Questions 46–60)
Chapter 5: Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics (Questions 61–75)
Chapter 6: Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists (Questions 76–90)
Chapter 7: Antiinfective Agents (Questions 91–110)
Chapter 8: Antifungal and Antiviral Agents (Questions 111–125)
Chapter 9: Antianxiety Agents (Questions 126–135)
Chapter 10: Local Anesthetics (Questions 136–160)
Chapter 11: General Anesthetics (Questions 161–170)
4. Part III: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment
Chapter 12: Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases (Questions 171–190)
Chapter 13: Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders (Questions 191–200)
, Chapter 14: Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders (Questions 201–210)
Chapter 15: Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders (Questions
211–220)
Chapter 16: Adrenocorticosteroids (Questions 221–230)
Chapter 17: Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders and Allergic Rhinitis
(Questions 231–240)
Chapter 18: Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (Questions 241–250)
Chapter 19: Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders (Questions 251–260)
Chapter 20: Antineoplastic Drugs (Questions 261–270)
5. Part IV: Special Situations
Chapter 21: Emergency Drugs (Questions 271–280)
Chapter 22: Pregnancy and Breast Feeding (Questions 281–285)
Chapter 23: Substance Use Disorders (Questions 286–290)
Chapter 24: Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements (Questions 291–295)
Chapter 25: Oral Conditions and Their Treatment (Questions 296–300)
6. Final Answer Key Index
7. References
Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
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| Textbook | Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition |
| Author | Elena Bablenis Haveles, BS Pharm, PharmD, RPh |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISBN13 | 9780323798631 |
,| Total Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4–5 options per question) |
| Answer Format | Correct answer immediately after each question with rationale |
| Coverage | All 26 chapters of the 9th edition |
| Difficulty Mix | 20% Easy, 40% Medium, 40% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 3 hours (recommended) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question (300 marks total) |
| Primary References | Haveles, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition
(2023); NBDHE Pharmacology Blueprint |
Part I: General Principles
Chapter 1: Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription
Writing (Questions 1–20)
1. Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:
A. Obtaining a patient's health history.
B. Administering drugs in the office.
C. Handling emergency situations.
D. Selection of a nonprescription medication.
E. All of the above.
Answer: E
Rationale: All of the choices are true. Because many patients are being treated with drugs,
knowledge of pharmacology helps in understanding and interpreting patients' responses to
, health history questions. Knowledge of the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications
helps in their proper administration in the office. Emergency situations may be caused by
drugs or treated by drugs; thus, knowledge of pharmacology is of great help, especially
because a rapid response is sometimes required. A clear understanding of the concepts of
drug action, drug handling by the body, and drug interactions will allow the dental
practitioner to make proper judgments and grasp the concepts relevant to new drug
therapies on the market.
Reference: Haveles, Chapter 1, pp. 2–3.
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments?
A. Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of little
consequence in the dental office.
B. Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning.
C. Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared
with afternoon appointments.
D. Both B and C are true.
Answer: D
Rationale: Asthmatic patients who experience dental anxiety should schedule their
appointments when they are not rushed or under pressure early in the morning. Diabetic
patients usually have relatively fewer problems with a morning appointment. Patients
taking medication for systemic diseases may require special handling in the dental office.
Reference: Haveles, Chapter 1, p. 3.
9th Edition by Elena Bablenis Haveles
Complete 2025–2026 Dental Hygiene Pharmacology Test Bank with Verified Questions
and Answers
Table of Contents
1. Exam Overview
2. Part I: General Principles
Chapter 1: Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and
Prescription Writing (Questions 1–20)
Chapter 2: Drug Action and Handling (Questions 21–35)
Chapter 3: Adverse Reactions (Questions 36–45)
3. Part II: Drugs Used in Dentistry
Chapter 4: Autonomic Drugs (Questions 46–60)
Chapter 5: Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics (Questions 61–75)
Chapter 6: Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists (Questions 76–90)
Chapter 7: Antiinfective Agents (Questions 91–110)
Chapter 8: Antifungal and Antiviral Agents (Questions 111–125)
Chapter 9: Antianxiety Agents (Questions 126–135)
Chapter 10: Local Anesthetics (Questions 136–160)
Chapter 11: General Anesthetics (Questions 161–170)
4. Part III: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment
Chapter 12: Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases (Questions 171–190)
Chapter 13: Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders (Questions 191–200)
, Chapter 14: Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders (Questions 201–210)
Chapter 15: Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders (Questions
211–220)
Chapter 16: Adrenocorticosteroids (Questions 221–230)
Chapter 17: Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders and Allergic Rhinitis
(Questions 231–240)
Chapter 18: Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (Questions 241–250)
Chapter 19: Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders (Questions 251–260)
Chapter 20: Antineoplastic Drugs (Questions 261–270)
5. Part IV: Special Situations
Chapter 21: Emergency Drugs (Questions 271–280)
Chapter 22: Pregnancy and Breast Feeding (Questions 281–285)
Chapter 23: Substance Use Disorders (Questions 286–290)
Chapter 24: Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements (Questions 291–295)
Chapter 25: Oral Conditions and Their Treatment (Questions 296–300)
6. Final Answer Key Index
7. References
Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
|||
| Textbook | Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition |
| Author | Elena Bablenis Haveles, BS Pharm, PharmD, RPh |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISBN13 | 9780323798631 |
,| Total Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4–5 options per question) |
| Answer Format | Correct answer immediately after each question with rationale |
| Coverage | All 26 chapters of the 9th edition |
| Difficulty Mix | 20% Easy, 40% Medium, 40% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 3 hours (recommended) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question (300 marks total) |
| Primary References | Haveles, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition
(2023); NBDHE Pharmacology Blueprint |
Part I: General Principles
Chapter 1: Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription
Writing (Questions 1–20)
1. Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:
A. Obtaining a patient's health history.
B. Administering drugs in the office.
C. Handling emergency situations.
D. Selection of a nonprescription medication.
E. All of the above.
Answer: E
Rationale: All of the choices are true. Because many patients are being treated with drugs,
knowledge of pharmacology helps in understanding and interpreting patients' responses to
, health history questions. Knowledge of the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications
helps in their proper administration in the office. Emergency situations may be caused by
drugs or treated by drugs; thus, knowledge of pharmacology is of great help, especially
because a rapid response is sometimes required. A clear understanding of the concepts of
drug action, drug handling by the body, and drug interactions will allow the dental
practitioner to make proper judgments and grasp the concepts relevant to new drug
therapies on the market.
Reference: Haveles, Chapter 1, pp. 2–3.
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments?
A. Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of little
consequence in the dental office.
B. Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning.
C. Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared
with afternoon appointments.
D. Both B and C are true.
Answer: D
Rationale: Asthmatic patients who experience dental anxiety should schedule their
appointments when they are not rushed or under pressure early in the morning. Diabetic
patients usually have relatively fewer problems with a morning appointment. Patients
taking medication for systemic diseases may require special handling in the dental office.
Reference: Haveles, Chapter 1, p. 3.
