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

Chapter 01: Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing Haveles: Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in a. obtaining a patient’s health history. b. administering drugs in the office. c. handling emergency situations. d. selection of a nonprescription medication. e. All of the above ANS: E All of the choices are true. Because many of our patients are being treated with drugs, knowledge of pharmacology helps in understanding and interpreting patients’ responses to health history questions. Knowledge of the therapeutic and adverse effects of medications obviously helps in their proper administration in the office. Emergency situations may be caused by drugs or treated by drugs; thus, knowledge of pharmacology is of great help, especially because a rapid response is sometimes required. A clear understanding of the concepts of drug action, drug handling by the body, and drug interactions will allow the dental practitioner to make proper judgments and grasp the concepts relevant to new drug therapies on the market. DIF: Application OBJ: 1 REF: Role of the Dental Hygienist | p. 2 & 3 TOP: NBDHE, 6.0. Pharmacology 2. Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointments? a. Whether or not patients are taking medication for systemic diseases is of little consequence in the dental office. b. Asthmatic patients should have dental appointments in the morning. c. Diabetic patients usually have fewer problems with a morning appointment compared with afternoon appointments. d. Both B and C are true. ANS: D Asthmatic patients who experience dental anxiety should schedule their appointments when they are not rushed or under pressure early in the morning. Diabetic patients usually have relatively fewer problems with a morning appointment. Patients taking medication for systemic diseases may require special handling in the dental office. DIF: Comprehension REF: Role of the Dental Hygienist (Appointment Scheduling) | p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: NBDHE, 6.0. Pharmacology 3. Nutritional or herbal supplements a. carry the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for disease states. b. are not drugs.