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1
Q

What is Lipitor used in the treatment of?

A

High cholesterol

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2
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What is Amoxil used to treat?

A

Bacterial infection

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3
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What is the generic name for Synthroid?

A

levothyroxine

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4
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What is Nexium used to treat?

A

PUD and GERD

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5
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What is Singulair used to treat?

A

Asthma

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6
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What is the generic name for Plavix?

A

Clopidogrel

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7
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What government agency regulates drug manufacturing plants and determines what drugs may be sold only by prescription?

A

FDA

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8
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Which schedule of controlled substances does not have a medically accepted use?

A

Class 1 (heroine, marijuana)

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9
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T/F
The generic name is the name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical company that develops it

A

FALSE

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10
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T/F
The letters “ac” appearing on a prescription indicate that the medication is to be taken before meals

A

TRUE

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11
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What is the generic name for Lopressor?

A

metoprolol

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12
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What type of drug is HCTZ

A

Diuretic

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13
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What is Ambien used to treat?

A

Insomnia

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14
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What is the generic name for Zithromax?

A

azithromycin

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15
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What type of drug is Zoloft?

A

Antidepressant

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16
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What is Glucophage used to treat?

A

Diabetes

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17
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What factor is not predictable with an oral route of drug administration?

A

Blood levels

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18
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Orally administered drugs are distributed to the liver first and are metabolized and inactivated to some extent before they reach general circulation and their intended sites of action.
This effect is known as:

A

First Pass

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19
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T/F
Drugs work by imparting a new function to the host organism, a function that did not exist prior to the administration of the drug

A

FALSE

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20
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If drug A requires a smaller dose than drug B to produce an effect, then drug A is less potent than drug B

A

FALSE

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21
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What type of drug is coumadin?

A

Anticoagulant

22
Q

What is the generic name for Phenergan?

A

promethazine

23
Q

What is the generic name for Ultram?

A

tramadol

24
Q

What type of drug is Flonase?

A

Nasal corticosteroid

25
Q

What is the generic name for Desyrel?

A

trazodone

26
Q

What is Norvasc used in the treatment for?

A

Hypertension

27
Q

What are expected effects of SANS reactions?

A

Dilated pupils
Dilated bronchioles
Slows digestion (urinary/defection)
Increase heart rate

28
Q

What would stimulation only beta-2 receptors result in?

A

Bronchodilation

29
Q

T/F
Stimulation of alpha-1 receptors results in vasoconstriction in skin and mucous membranes

A

TRUE

30
Q

T/F
Receptors which we target for drug use in the PANS are labeled “muscarinic”

A

TRUE

31
Q

What is the generic name for Klonopin

A

clonazepam

32
Q

What type of drug is Mobic?

A

Anti-inflammatory

33
Q

What is the generic name for Nerontin?

A

Gabapentin

34
Q

What is Spiriva used in the treatment for?

A

COPD

35
Q

What type of drug is Keflex?

A

Antibiotic

36
Q

What is Lotensin used in the treatment of?

A

Hypertension

37
Q

What type of drug is Cardizem (diltiazem)?

A

Calcium channel blocker

38
Q

T/F
Calan (verapamil) is an ACE inhibitor

A

FALSE

39
Q

T/F
Diuretics work by increasing urination to reduce blood volume and pressure

A

TRUE

40
Q

T/F
Beta blockers may mask the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

A

TRUE

41
Q

What condition of the head and neck might Actonel treat?

A

Osteonecrosis of the jaw

42
Q

What type of drug is Medrol?

A

Steroid

43
Q

What is Coreg used to treat?

A

Hypotension

44
Q

What is the generic name for Allegra?

A

fexofenadine

45
Q

What is the generic name for valium?

A

diazepam

46
Q

What is Concerta used to treat?

A

ADHD

47
Q

What type of drug is Prilosec?

A

Proton pump inhibitor

48
Q

Histamine-2 receptors are responsible for which bodily function?

A

Stimulating gastric secretion

49
Q

T/F
Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by erosions of protective mucous stomach lining

A

TRUE

50
Q

T/F
GERD is characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus

A

TRUE

245 Dental Pharmacology (20 decks)

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