103 Pharmacology Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Science or branch of medicine that includes the research, development, and
manufacture of drugs - ANS-Pharmacology
Substance that can be taken for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease -
ANS-Drug
derived from living organisms such as plants or animals - ANS-Organic Drugs
synthesized in the laboratory or extracted from inorganic compounds - ANS-Inorganic
Drugs
The chemical compound of a drug attaches to proteins within the blood and it is
circulated throughout the body to be released and take effect where it was meant to act
- ANS-Distribution
Once the chemical compound is released, the drug becomes metabolized primarily by
the liver and is then excreted through the kidneys - ANS-Metabolism
The drug leaves the body by way of kidneys, liver, saliva, breast milk, and sweat - ANS-
Excretion
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Antifungal agents
Antiviral agents
Antianxiety (sedatives) agents - ANS-Drugs that would be routinely prescribed by the
dentist for their patients
-Prescribed for the relief of acute pain, postoperative pain, and/or chronic pain
-This type of drug lessens the sensory function of the brain by blocking pain receptors -
ANS-Analgesics
includes:
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
naproxen sodium (Aleve)
aspirin (Bayer) - ANS-Nonopioid group of analgesics
, codeine
like Tylenol 3 - ANS-Most common type of opioid drug prescribed in dentistry
such as penicillin
directly kill an infecting organism - ANS-Bactericidal Antibiotics
such as tetracycline & erythromycin
inhibit the production of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic process - ANS-
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
gels, threadlike fibers, microspheres, and mouth rinses - ANS-Forms of Dental
Antibiotics
-Artificial heart valve
-History of infective endocarditis
-Serious congenital heart conditions and those with repaired congenital defect
-Heart transplant - ANS-Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommendations
One of the most commonly prescribed antifungal drugs is nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat,
Nystex) - ANS-Antifungal Agents
Antiviral agents are prescribed in capsule, tablet, liquid, and ointment forms
The most common antiviral agent is acyclovir (Zovirax) - ANS-Antiviral Agents
have become a large part of "pain-free dentistry"
Patients who have hesitated going to the dentist because of their fear of pain can now
receive antianxiety drugs or sedation dentistry to help manage their anxiety during
dental appointments - ANS-Antianxiety Agents
Cholesterol lowering - ANS-Statins
Reduce fluid retention - ANS-Diuretics
Prevent blood clotting - ANS-Anticoagulants
Also work to keep blood clots from forming - ANS-Antiplatelet drugs
Control blood pressure, slow fast arrhythmias, reduce angina chest pain - ANS-Beta-
blockers
Questions and Answers
Science or branch of medicine that includes the research, development, and
manufacture of drugs - ANS-Pharmacology
Substance that can be taken for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease -
ANS-Drug
derived from living organisms such as plants or animals - ANS-Organic Drugs
synthesized in the laboratory or extracted from inorganic compounds - ANS-Inorganic
Drugs
The chemical compound of a drug attaches to proteins within the blood and it is
circulated throughout the body to be released and take effect where it was meant to act
- ANS-Distribution
Once the chemical compound is released, the drug becomes metabolized primarily by
the liver and is then excreted through the kidneys - ANS-Metabolism
The drug leaves the body by way of kidneys, liver, saliva, breast milk, and sweat - ANS-
Excretion
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Antifungal agents
Antiviral agents
Antianxiety (sedatives) agents - ANS-Drugs that would be routinely prescribed by the
dentist for their patients
-Prescribed for the relief of acute pain, postoperative pain, and/or chronic pain
-This type of drug lessens the sensory function of the brain by blocking pain receptors -
ANS-Analgesics
includes:
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
naproxen sodium (Aleve)
aspirin (Bayer) - ANS-Nonopioid group of analgesics
, codeine
like Tylenol 3 - ANS-Most common type of opioid drug prescribed in dentistry
such as penicillin
directly kill an infecting organism - ANS-Bactericidal Antibiotics
such as tetracycline & erythromycin
inhibit the production of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic process - ANS-
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
gels, threadlike fibers, microspheres, and mouth rinses - ANS-Forms of Dental
Antibiotics
-Artificial heart valve
-History of infective endocarditis
-Serious congenital heart conditions and those with repaired congenital defect
-Heart transplant - ANS-Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommendations
One of the most commonly prescribed antifungal drugs is nystatin (Mycostatin, Nilstat,
Nystex) - ANS-Antifungal Agents
Antiviral agents are prescribed in capsule, tablet, liquid, and ointment forms
The most common antiviral agent is acyclovir (Zovirax) - ANS-Antiviral Agents
have become a large part of "pain-free dentistry"
Patients who have hesitated going to the dentist because of their fear of pain can now
receive antianxiety drugs or sedation dentistry to help manage their anxiety during
dental appointments - ANS-Antianxiety Agents
Cholesterol lowering - ANS-Statins
Reduce fluid retention - ANS-Diuretics
Prevent blood clotting - ANS-Anticoagulants
Also work to keep blood clots from forming - ANS-Antiplatelet drugs
Control blood pressure, slow fast arrhythmias, reduce angina chest pain - ANS-Beta-
blockers
