Pharmacology Basics Quiz

Sources of Drugs

• Plants, animals, and laboratory synthesized substances are all sources for drugs.

Drug Names

• Motrin is a brand name for a drug.

Drug Schedules

• Tylenol with Codeine is a Schedule III drug.

Regulation

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the sale of medications and assesses their safety and effectiveness for daily use.

Prescriptions

• Dentists are legally authorized to write prescriptions in a dental practice.
• The inscription on a prescription specifies the name and quantity of the drug to be dispensed.

Prescription Abbreviations

• "b.i.d." stands for twice a day.

Drug Administration

• Sublingual drugs are administered under the tongue.
• Subcutaneous drugs are injected directly under the skin.

Drug Absorption

• The oral route is the slowest route of absorption for drugs.

Analgesics

• Analgesics are used for pain relief.
• They can be used for mild, moderate, or severe dental pain, post-surgical dental pain, or chronic facial pain due to temporomandibular joint inflammation.

Antibiotics

• Chlorhexidine is a type of antibiotic prescribed to manage plaque or gingivitis.

Cardiovascular Drugs

• Beta blockers, vasodilators, and calcium channel blockers are medications prescribed for patients with angina.
• Diuretics are not prescribed for the treatment of colds. They are cardiovascular medications used to reduce fluid retention and potentially decrease blood pressure.

Adverse Drug Reactions

• An adverse drug effect or allergic reaction is the term for the body's negative response to a drug.