Applied Pharmacology for the Dental
Hygienist Chapter 1 Solved 100% Correct
A preparation can be Chemically Equivalent yet not be what? - ANSWER-Biologically or
Therapeutically Equivalent. They are said to differ in their Bioavailability.
A reference book no more than how many years old is needed bc of the continual
release of new drugs? - ANSWER-1-2 years.
Any prescription for a controlled substance requires what? - ANSWER-DEA number.
Bc the FDA is more strict than regulatory bodies in other countries, drugs are often
marketed where? - ANSWER-In Europe & South America before they are available in
the U.S.
Before the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 was established... - ANSWER-OTC mixtures
were sold & promoted to be effective for many "problems," which could contain Opium &
Cocaine.
Can manufacturers bring up off-label uses when speaking w/the prescribing practitioner
or pt? - ANSWER-No, nor can they distribute written material regarding off-label uses.
Prescribers are allowed to use a drug for an off-label use if good medical practice
justifies such use, the use is well-documented in the medical literature & the drug meets
the current standard of medical care.
Can Schedule II prescriptions be telephoned to the pharmacist? - ANSWER-No,
EXCEPT at the discretion of the pharmacist for an emergency supply to be followed by
written prescription within 72 hours.
Dosing cups are available in what? - ANSWER-2.5, 5 & 10 ml volumes w/milliliters
marked along their lengths.
Drugs include synthetically derived? - ANSWER-Compounds, Vitamins, Minerals &
Herbal Supplements (HS are marketed as food supplements, NOT drugs).
Each drug has only 1 generic name, it is not capitalized & is selected by who? -
ANSWER-The United States Adopted Name Council.
For the dentist practices in states that require "Triplicate" or "Duplicate" prescription
blanks for Schedule II drugs, pads must be what? - ANSWER-Stores under lock & key
to prevent them from being stolen.
Generic drugs must be shown to be what before they are marketed? - ANSWER-They
must be shown to be Biologically Equivalent, making them Therapeutically Equivalent.
, Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 - ANSWER-Est. regulations of the use of Opium, Opiates
& Cocaine. In 1937, Marijuana Laws were added.
How are Electronic Prescriptions uploaded? - ANSWER-They're uploaded to a
Transaction Hub, providing the common link btwn Prescriber & Pharmacy, reducing the
risks associated w/traditional prescription writing. Once in the hub, the info is sent to the
pharmacy benefits manager, who assesses pt eligibility. Once completed, the
prescription is sent to the pharmacy, which in turn notifies prescriber of receipt of the
prescription. A written record of the prescription is kept in the pts record. Prescriptions
can also be faced to a Pharmacy.
How long does it usually take from the time a drug is synthesized in the lab to become
available on pharmacy shelves? - ANSWER-12 years, at a cost of over 350 million
dollars.
How many generic names and trade names can a drug have? - ANSWER-Each drug
has only 1 Generic Name but may have several Trade Names.
How many phases do the clinical studies of drugs involve? - ANSWER-4 Phases
How should each publication type be selected? - ANSWER-According to its Lack of
Bias, Publication Date, it's Readability, Degree of Detail & it's Price.
How should prescriptions for Opioids or other controlled substances be written? -
ANSWER-The prescriber should add in Parenthesis the # of tablets/capsules written out
in longhand. This reduces the possibility that an intended 8 could become an 18 or 80 at
the discretion of an enterprising pt.
If a Generic Drug is prescribed, what must be included? - ANSWER-The generic name
of the drug & the manufacturer's are required to be shown on the label.
In 1984, what did Congress pass? - ANSWER-The Drug Price Competition & Patent
Term Restoration Act, allowing generic drugs to receive expedited approval.
January 13, 2011, Manufacturers of prescription drug products that contain
Acetaminophen were asked to do what? - ANSWER-Limit the strength of
Acetaminophen to no more than 325 mg per dosing unit. The FDA also required a Black
Box Warning to be added to highlight the potential for Severe Liver Damage & potential
Allergic Reactions (swelling of face, mouth & throat, difficulty breathing & rash).
List some Drug Information Reference Books recommended for the dental office: -
ANSWER-AHFS-American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information
USP-DI-United States Pharmacopeia-Drug Information
Drug Facts & Comparison
Hygienist Chapter 1 Solved 100% Correct
A preparation can be Chemically Equivalent yet not be what? - ANSWER-Biologically or
Therapeutically Equivalent. They are said to differ in their Bioavailability.
A reference book no more than how many years old is needed bc of the continual
release of new drugs? - ANSWER-1-2 years.
Any prescription for a controlled substance requires what? - ANSWER-DEA number.
Bc the FDA is more strict than regulatory bodies in other countries, drugs are often
marketed where? - ANSWER-In Europe & South America before they are available in
the U.S.
Before the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 was established... - ANSWER-OTC mixtures
were sold & promoted to be effective for many "problems," which could contain Opium &
Cocaine.
Can manufacturers bring up off-label uses when speaking w/the prescribing practitioner
or pt? - ANSWER-No, nor can they distribute written material regarding off-label uses.
Prescribers are allowed to use a drug for an off-label use if good medical practice
justifies such use, the use is well-documented in the medical literature & the drug meets
the current standard of medical care.
Can Schedule II prescriptions be telephoned to the pharmacist? - ANSWER-No,
EXCEPT at the discretion of the pharmacist for an emergency supply to be followed by
written prescription within 72 hours.
Dosing cups are available in what? - ANSWER-2.5, 5 & 10 ml volumes w/milliliters
marked along their lengths.
Drugs include synthetically derived? - ANSWER-Compounds, Vitamins, Minerals &
Herbal Supplements (HS are marketed as food supplements, NOT drugs).
Each drug has only 1 generic name, it is not capitalized & is selected by who? -
ANSWER-The United States Adopted Name Council.
For the dentist practices in states that require "Triplicate" or "Duplicate" prescription
blanks for Schedule II drugs, pads must be what? - ANSWER-Stores under lock & key
to prevent them from being stolen.
Generic drugs must be shown to be what before they are marketed? - ANSWER-They
must be shown to be Biologically Equivalent, making them Therapeutically Equivalent.
, Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 - ANSWER-Est. regulations of the use of Opium, Opiates
& Cocaine. In 1937, Marijuana Laws were added.
How are Electronic Prescriptions uploaded? - ANSWER-They're uploaded to a
Transaction Hub, providing the common link btwn Prescriber & Pharmacy, reducing the
risks associated w/traditional prescription writing. Once in the hub, the info is sent to the
pharmacy benefits manager, who assesses pt eligibility. Once completed, the
prescription is sent to the pharmacy, which in turn notifies prescriber of receipt of the
prescription. A written record of the prescription is kept in the pts record. Prescriptions
can also be faced to a Pharmacy.
How long does it usually take from the time a drug is synthesized in the lab to become
available on pharmacy shelves? - ANSWER-12 years, at a cost of over 350 million
dollars.
How many generic names and trade names can a drug have? - ANSWER-Each drug
has only 1 Generic Name but may have several Trade Names.
How many phases do the clinical studies of drugs involve? - ANSWER-4 Phases
How should each publication type be selected? - ANSWER-According to its Lack of
Bias, Publication Date, it's Readability, Degree of Detail & it's Price.
How should prescriptions for Opioids or other controlled substances be written? -
ANSWER-The prescriber should add in Parenthesis the # of tablets/capsules written out
in longhand. This reduces the possibility that an intended 8 could become an 18 or 80 at
the discretion of an enterprising pt.
If a Generic Drug is prescribed, what must be included? - ANSWER-The generic name
of the drug & the manufacturer's are required to be shown on the label.
In 1984, what did Congress pass? - ANSWER-The Drug Price Competition & Patent
Term Restoration Act, allowing generic drugs to receive expedited approval.
January 13, 2011, Manufacturers of prescription drug products that contain
Acetaminophen were asked to do what? - ANSWER-Limit the strength of
Acetaminophen to no more than 325 mg per dosing unit. The FDA also required a Black
Box Warning to be added to highlight the potential for Severe Liver Damage & potential
Allergic Reactions (swelling of face, mouth & throat, difficulty breathing & rash).
List some Drug Information Reference Books recommended for the dental office: -
ANSWER-AHFS-American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information
USP-DI-United States Pharmacopeia-Drug Information
Drug Facts & Comparison
