Elsevier questions with correct answers

Which periodontal disease can be treated with metronidazole as one of the preferred drugs? Answer Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis Which class of antineoplastic agents results in osteonecrosis of the jawbone? Answer Bisphosphonates Which analgesic is appropriate for a patient with moderate pain who developed skin rashes after using morphine? Answer Acetaminophen Which is the mechanism of action of penicillin? Answer Bactericidal; inhibits cell wall synthesis Which is true regarding aspirin intake? Answer Aspirin should not be consumed along with another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) interfere with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin.Aspirin should be taken with milk or a full glass of water. Answer Both statements are true. Norepinephrine is used to treat hypotension, because it increases vascular tone through α-adrenergic receptor activation. Answer Both the statement and reason are correct and related. The dental hygienist is reviewing the prescriptions of four patients with prosthetic heart valves who are allergic to penicillin, which is used as a prophylaxis for infective endocarditis. Which patient treatment needs correction? Answer Patient B- Amoxicillin