NBDHE Board Review UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Meth mouth is characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. rampant caries
2. burned mucosa
3. xerostomia
4. periodontal disease
5. severe attrition
Which part of the brain controls body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hypothalamus
The thalamus is involved in - CORRECT ANSWER - sensory reception and regulation of
motor functions
The cerebrum is - CORRECT ANSWER - the largest portion of the brain and controls all
voluntary actions of the body
The cerebellum is - CORRECT ANSWER - located at the base of the brain and is involved
in the coordination of voluntary motor movement, balance, and muscle tone.
Which anti-hypertensive drug works by reducing the water volume in the blood vessels? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril (Zestril) - CORRECT ANSWER - ACE inhibitor, blocks the conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Diazepam (Valium) - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzodiazepine, reduces anxiety by
facilitating the action of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
,ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, naproxin (Aleve) - CORRECT ANSWER - NSAID, inhibits
enzyme cyclooxygenase, COX-1/COX-2
3 A's: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - CORRECT ANSWER - thiazide diuretic, inhibits the
resorption of sodium from the distal tubule
Nifidipine (Procardia) - CORRECT ANSWER - Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel
Blocker:
Inhibits the movement of calcium during the contraction of cardiac and vascular smooth muscles
Lovastatin (Mevacor) - CORRECT ANSWER - Anti-Hyperlipidemic: HMG CoA
Reductase Inhibitor
Inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methyl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme used for
biosynthesis of cholesterol. Lowers LDL and triglyceride concentrations and increases HDL.
Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates both alpha and beta receptors and can
raise blood pressure and cause bronchodilation and vasoconstriction
Candesartan (Atacand) - CORRECT ANSWER - Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB),
Antihypertensive
Codeine - CORRECT ANSWER - opioid analgesic that works by binding to and
stimulating mu-, kappa-, and delta- receptors in the CNS and spinal cord.
Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid) - CORRECT ANSWER - vasodilator that works by producing
vascular smooth muscle relaxation throughout the body. It is used to treat symptoms of angina.
A side effect of tetracycline is - CORRECT ANSWER - photo-sensitivity, may cause
exaggerated sunburn in patients exposed to sunligjt
, A side effect of aspirin is - CORRECT ANSWER - - tinnitus, ringing in ears
- epigastric, GI issues
- increased bleeding
A side effect of metronidazole hydrochloride (HCl) (Flagyl) - CORRECT ANSWER -
disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, Hangover like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, flushing,
dizziness, throbbing headache, chest and abdominal discomfort)
A side effect of Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - CORRECT ANSWER - elevated blood
pressure and heart rate because it produces vasoconstriction
A side effect of Propranolol (Inderal) - CORRECT ANSWER - bronchoconstriction,
Remember: -olol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it blocks beta-2 receptors.
A side effect of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - CORRECT ANSWER - hepatotoxicity, liver
damage
A side effect of Benzotropin (Cogentin) - CORRECT ANSWER - severe xerostomia
A side effect of Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWER - gingival hyperplasia, 50%
of all chronic users
A side effect of Diazepam (Valium) - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive impairment
A side effect of Penicillin (Pen VK) - CORRECT ANSWER - drug hypersensitivity in 1 to
10 individuals
Which beverage should not be given with tetracycline - CORRECT ANSWER - milk
contains calcium which inhibit absorption
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Meth mouth is characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. rampant caries
2. burned mucosa
3. xerostomia
4. periodontal disease
5. severe attrition
Which part of the brain controls body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hypothalamus
The thalamus is involved in - CORRECT ANSWER - sensory reception and regulation of
motor functions
The cerebrum is - CORRECT ANSWER - the largest portion of the brain and controls all
voluntary actions of the body
The cerebellum is - CORRECT ANSWER - located at the base of the brain and is involved
in the coordination of voluntary motor movement, balance, and muscle tone.
Which anti-hypertensive drug works by reducing the water volume in the blood vessels? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril (Zestril) - CORRECT ANSWER - ACE inhibitor, blocks the conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Diazepam (Valium) - CORRECT ANSWER - Benzodiazepine, reduces anxiety by
facilitating the action of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
,ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, naproxin (Aleve) - CORRECT ANSWER - NSAID, inhibits
enzyme cyclooxygenase, COX-1/COX-2
3 A's: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - CORRECT ANSWER - thiazide diuretic, inhibits the
resorption of sodium from the distal tubule
Nifidipine (Procardia) - CORRECT ANSWER - Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel
Blocker:
Inhibits the movement of calcium during the contraction of cardiac and vascular smooth muscles
Lovastatin (Mevacor) - CORRECT ANSWER - Anti-Hyperlipidemic: HMG CoA
Reductase Inhibitor
Inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methyl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme used for
biosynthesis of cholesterol. Lowers LDL and triglyceride concentrations and increases HDL.
Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates both alpha and beta receptors and can
raise blood pressure and cause bronchodilation and vasoconstriction
Candesartan (Atacand) - CORRECT ANSWER - Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB),
Antihypertensive
Codeine - CORRECT ANSWER - opioid analgesic that works by binding to and
stimulating mu-, kappa-, and delta- receptors in the CNS and spinal cord.
Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid) - CORRECT ANSWER - vasodilator that works by producing
vascular smooth muscle relaxation throughout the body. It is used to treat symptoms of angina.
A side effect of tetracycline is - CORRECT ANSWER - photo-sensitivity, may cause
exaggerated sunburn in patients exposed to sunligjt
, A side effect of aspirin is - CORRECT ANSWER - - tinnitus, ringing in ears
- epigastric, GI issues
- increased bleeding
A side effect of metronidazole hydrochloride (HCl) (Flagyl) - CORRECT ANSWER -
disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, Hangover like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, flushing,
dizziness, throbbing headache, chest and abdominal discomfort)
A side effect of Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) - CORRECT ANSWER - elevated blood
pressure and heart rate because it produces vasoconstriction
A side effect of Propranolol (Inderal) - CORRECT ANSWER - bronchoconstriction,
Remember: -olol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it blocks beta-2 receptors.
A side effect of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - CORRECT ANSWER - hepatotoxicity, liver
damage
A side effect of Benzotropin (Cogentin) - CORRECT ANSWER - severe xerostomia
A side effect of Phenytoin (Dilantin) - CORRECT ANSWER - gingival hyperplasia, 50%
of all chronic users
A side effect of Diazepam (Valium) - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive impairment
A side effect of Penicillin (Pen VK) - CORRECT ANSWER - drug hypersensitivity in 1 to
10 individuals
Which beverage should not be given with tetracycline - CORRECT ANSWER - milk
contains calcium which inhibit absorption
