Therapeutics MCQ 1

In endodontic therapy, what does a root canal procedure involve?

Which type of denture is most stable and retentive?

The therapeutic index of a drug refers to:

What is the most important piece of advice for patients taking prescription medications?

Which term describes a situation where two drugs together produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects?

Which antifungal medication commonly used in dentistry may interact with certain calcium channel blockers, leading to increased risk of toxicity?

What is the purpose of sealants in preventive dentistry?

The primary concern with wisdom teeth extraction is:

Which route of drug administration generally shows the fastest onset of action?

What is the primary purpose of pharmacotherapeutics?

What is the primary purpose of anti-inflammatory drugs in pharmacotherapy?

Combining an opioid analgesic with a benzodiazepine increases the risk of what adverse effect?

What type of infection might be treated with antibiotics in the context of dental therapeutics?

The most common type of malocclusion treated with braces is:

Which of the following is NOT a principle of drug therapy?

Which term refers to the study of how drugs move into, through, and out of the body, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion?

Which term refers to a situation where a drug competes with another for binding to a receptor, reducing the response to the other drug?

What is the primary concern when combining a local anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor with a non-selective beta-blocker in dental practice?

What is the primary function of adhesives and cements in dental materials?

The primary benefit of topical fluoride applied in dental practices is:

The primary action of penicillin antibiotics is to:

What is the primary goal of antimicrobial pharmacotherapy?

What is the primary purpose of anticonvulsant drugs in neurological pharmacotherapy?

Which dental material is known for its durability and is often used for crowns and bridges?

The most common side effect of local anesthetics used in dentistry is:

Which class of medication is primarily used for the treatment of hypertension?

In pharmacotherapeutics, what is the term for the intended beneficial effects of a drug?

In oncology pharmacotherapy, which class of drugs inhibits cell division and is often used in cancer treatment? –

What is the purpose of corticosteroids in dental therapeutics?

Which medication is NOT recommended for pain management after tooth extraction?

Which side effect is MOST associated with corticosteroid medications?

What is the primary purpose of analgesics in pharmacotherapy?

What is the term for the interaction where the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects?

Which analgesic should be avoided in children with viral infections due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome?

What is the primary objective of scaling and root planing in periodontal treatment?

Aspirin’s main mechanism of action in pain relief is through:

Which drug administration route provides the most rapid onset of action?

What is the primary concern when combining a vasoconstrictor (e.g., epinephrine) with a non-selective beta-blocker in dental practice?

What is the primary goal of preventive dentistry?

What is the most common material used for dental crowns?

The term “bioavailability” refers to the:

What is the primary role of diuretics in pharmacotherapy?

Which class of antibiotics may enhance the effects of oral anticoagulants, potentially leading to bleeding complications?

Which oral infection is commonly treated with antifungal medications in dental therapeutics?

What is the primary risk factor for developing oral candidiasis (thrush)?

Which drug interaction can lead to dangerously low blood pressure?

Which term describes an unexpected and unintended response to a drug, even at therapeutic doses?

Combining a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor may result in what adverse effect?

Which class of drugs is commonly used for local anesthesia in dentistry?

What is the primary purpose of root canal treatment in endodontics?

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends flossing:

The term “placebo” refers to:

What is the purpose of bronchodilators in respiratory pharmacotherapy?

Which dental analgesic medication is known to interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), potentially causing hypertensive crisis?

What is the primary purpose of scaling and root planing in periodontal therapy?

In the context of dental therapeutics, what is the purpose of a desensitizing agent?

Which dental material is NOT radiopaque?

What is the main concern with off-label drug use?

Which class of drugs is commonly used to lower cholesterol levels in pharmacotherapy? –

What is the primary concern when combining calcium channel blockers with certain azole antifungals, such as ketoconazole?

Which antibiotic is often prescribed for prophylaxis before dental procedures in patients with certain heart conditions?

Which of the following is a common side effect of prolonged antibiotic use in dentistry? –

What is the primary benefit of dental sealants in children?

Which type of medication requires special dispensing precautions due to potential for addiction and abuse?

What is the primary purpose of anticoagulants in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy?

The combination of nitroglycerin and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil) may result in what adverse effect?

What is the purpose of fluoride therapy in dentistry?

The primary mode of action of fluoride in preventing dental caries is:

What is the recommended age for a child’s first dental visit?

What is the main advantage of once-daily dosing for medications?

What is the primary goal of antihypertensive pharmacotherapy?

Combining a tricyclic antidepressant with an anticholinergic medication may increase the risk of what side effect?

Which dental material is commonly used for filling cavities and restoring damaged teeth?

Which material is NOT typically used for temporary dental restorations?

What is the main difference between a soft denture liner and a hard denture liner?

What is the primary goal of pharmacogenomics in drug therapy?

Which term describes the process by which the body becomes accustomed to a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect?

Which class of drugs commonly used in dentistry may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), leading to serotonin syndrome? –

What is the main purpose of orthodontic pharmaceuticals during orthodontic treatment?

The most common cause of endodontic failure is:

What is the most common cause of dry mouth (xerostomia)?

The term “pharmacovigilance” refers to:

In diabetes pharmacotherapy, which class of drugs enhances insulin sensitivity and improves glucose utilization?

What is the potential consequence of combining warfarin (oral anticoagulant) with large doses of vitamin K-containing foods or supplements?

Which type of analgesic is commonly recommended for managing dental pain?

The primary indication for periodontal flap surgery is:

What is the best way to manage dental anxiety and fear?

What is the preferred storage method for most medications?

What is the primary purpose of antipsychotic drugs in psychiatric pharmacotherapy?

Combining certain antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines) with calcium supplements may result in what interaction?