Chapter 01: Information Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and
Prescription Writing
Haveles: Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist,
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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
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