NBDHE Pharmacology Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
Persons with the following conditions commonly take medications that can cause drug-
influenced gingival enlargement, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
Answer-Bronchial asthma
Which of the following statements concerning nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia is TRUE?
- Answer-The agent can be used to relieve anxiety and pain in clients with a history of
cardiac disease.
Your client is taking Nizoral (ketoconazole) for esophageal candidiasis. Which of the
following medications should NOT be given with this medication? - Answer-Hismanal
(astemizole)
Which of the following medications is used as a protease inhibitor in HIV therapy? -
Answer-Ritonavir
Your client is taking Flagyl (metronidazole) and requires a mouthrinse to help control
dental plaque and gingivitis. Which of the following should be recommended? - Answer-
A rinse without alcohol
All local anesthetic solutions currently used in professional oral healthcare are
categorized as - Answer-amides
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of vasoconstrictors for
clients who have previous coronary artery disease? - Answer-Use of vasoconstrictors is
advisable if the concentration is not greater than 1:100,000 epinephrine and the total
dose is not greater than 0.04 mg.
Your client who takes Ativan (lorazepam) for "pre-dental nerves" approximately 1 hour
before her scheduled procedure can drive herself to and from the appointment because
this medication does not impair cognitive functioning. - Answer-False, False
Which of the following pain medications is indicated for clients taking Ticlid (ticlopidine)?
- Answer-Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Which of the following medications is the antiviral agent of choice for the treatment of
herpetic infections? - Answer-Acyclovir
and Answers All Correct
Persons with the following conditions commonly take medications that can cause drug-
influenced gingival enlargement, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
Answer-Bronchial asthma
Which of the following statements concerning nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia is TRUE?
- Answer-The agent can be used to relieve anxiety and pain in clients with a history of
cardiac disease.
Your client is taking Nizoral (ketoconazole) for esophageal candidiasis. Which of the
following medications should NOT be given with this medication? - Answer-Hismanal
(astemizole)
Which of the following medications is used as a protease inhibitor in HIV therapy? -
Answer-Ritonavir
Your client is taking Flagyl (metronidazole) and requires a mouthrinse to help control
dental plaque and gingivitis. Which of the following should be recommended? - Answer-
A rinse without alcohol
All local anesthetic solutions currently used in professional oral healthcare are
categorized as - Answer-amides
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of vasoconstrictors for
clients who have previous coronary artery disease? - Answer-Use of vasoconstrictors is
advisable if the concentration is not greater than 1:100,000 epinephrine and the total
dose is not greater than 0.04 mg.
Your client who takes Ativan (lorazepam) for "pre-dental nerves" approximately 1 hour
before her scheduled procedure can drive herself to and from the appointment because
this medication does not impair cognitive functioning. - Answer-False, False
Which of the following pain medications is indicated for clients taking Ticlid (ticlopidine)?
- Answer-Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Which of the following medications is the antiviral agent of choice for the treatment of
herpetic infections? - Answer-Acyclovir
