Pharm Ch1 Test Bank

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in: correct answersAll of the above a. obtaining a patient's health history b. administering drugs in the office c. handling emergency situations d. life-long learning Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments? correct answersDiabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared with afternoon appointments Nutritional or herbal supplements: correct answersCan cause adverse effects A side effect is defined as: correct answersA predictable response to drugs that acts on nontarget organs Which type of drug name usually begins with a lower case letter? correct answersGeneric name A drug's generic name is selected by the: correct answersU.S. Adopted Name Council The trade name of a drug will appear: correct answersIn parentheses after the generic name Which of the following choices is the most common reference book in the dental office? correct answersPhysicians' Desk Reference (PDR) How many years must pass after a drug patent expires before other drug companies can market the same compound as a generic drug? correct answers0 years Two drug formulations that produce similar concentrations in the blood and tissues after drug administration are considered to be____ equivalent correct answersBiologically The federal body that determines whether a drug is considered as a controlled substance and to which schedule it belongs is the: correct answersDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Which federal regulatory body is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USHHS)? correct answersFDA