TEST BANK FOR APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST 8TH EDITION HAVELES

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A drug is defined as a biologically active substance that can modify a. the environment. b. the pH of tissue. c. cellular function. d. immune response. ANS: C A drug can modify cellular function. A general understanding of drug action allows the dental hygienist to make informed decisions regarding possible drug interactions or adverse reactions for the patient. It is a concern that discarded drugs may be affecting the environment, but this is not the definition of a drug. Some drugs may have the capacity to modify body compartment pH; however, this is not the definition for a drug. Some drugs may have the capacity to modify the immune response, but this is not the definition of a drug. DIF: Recall REF: Introduction | p. 11 OBJ: 1 TOP: NBDHE, 6.0. Pharmacology