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International Academy for
‫األكاديمية الدولية للعلوم الصحية‬
Health Sciences
‫تحت إشراف الهيئة السعودية‬
Under supervision of Saudi
‫للتخصصات الصحية‬
Commission for Health
Specialties
Central Committee Of Examinations
Final Exam (First Term 1429/1430H- 2008/2009G)
Student's Name:
Department : Dental Assistant
Academic Number:
Level : Three
Date of Exam.:
/
/ 14
H
Subject :Introduction to
Pharmacology
Period: Substitute
Total Marks in
No.
Time: 90 minutes
Total Marks in Letters
Corrected
by
Revised by
55
Name:
Signature:
Name:
Signature:
First question: Choose the correct answer: (30 marks)
1- Route of drug administration includes:
a- Topical
b- Rectal
c- Parentral
d- All answers are correct 
2- OTC preparations containing very small amount of
codiene are scheduled in:
a- Scheduled 111
b-Scheduled V 
c-Scheduled 1V
d- Scheduled 1
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3- Color coding of the anesthetic cartridge indicates----------of the
solution.
Epinephrine ratio 
b- Codaine content
c- Corticosteroids ratio
4- -------------is a condition in which numbness lasts after the
effects of the local anesthetic should have worn off.
a- Analgesia
b- Anesthesia
c- Paresthesia 
d- None of the above
5- The over dose that causes death called
a- Toxic dose
b- Lethal dose 
c- Over dose
d- All answers are wrong
6- The levels of sedations are:
a- Conscious sedation.
b- Deep sedation.
c- Respiratory paralysis
d- Answers (a) and (b) are correct 
7- The harpoon must be securely engaged so that the dentist
can -------------------------------- during the injection.
a- Dispense anesthesia.
b- Aspirate. 
c- Inject.
d- Load the syringe.
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8- The Local anesthetic solutions for dental use are classified
chemically to:
a- Alcohols
b- Amides
c- Esters
d- (b) and (c) are correct 
9- The recovery from Nitrous oxide is done by using:
a- Nitrous oxide
b- Oxygen 
c- Carbon dioxide
d- Hydrogen
10- Which of the following is not true about topical anesthetics?
a- They are applied on the surface of the oral mucosa.
b- The concentration of topical anesthetics solution is 2-5%.
c- The rate of onset of them is faster than anesthesia by 
injection.
d- The duration of them is shorter than that of injection
anesthesia.
11- ----------- is the antibiotic of choice against most orofacial
infections.
a- Penicillin G
b- Tetracycline
c- Penicillin V 
d- None of the above
12- Drug Interaction means:
a- Response resulting from two or more drugs acting
simultaneously.
b- Action of drugs together to produce greater effect.
c- Response resulting from the altered reactivity
d- All answers are correct
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13- Error in anesthetic solution could endanger the---------a-Dental technician.
b- Patient's career.
c- Patient's life. 
d- None of the above.
14- Anesthetic solution without epinephrine is recommended for:
a- Patients with untreated hypertension
b- Patient with unstable angina
c- Patients with recent heart attack
d- All are correct 
15- The Latin abbreviation bid means:
a- Four times daily.
b- Twice daily. 
c- Three times daily.
d- When needed.
16- General anesthesia is:
a- Stage 1of the anesthesia stages.
b- Stage 2 of the anesthesia stages.
c- Stage 3 of the anesthesia stages. 
d- Stage 4 of the anesthesia stages.
17- The prescription must contain:a- Prescriber name, address, telephone number
b- Name of the patient and date of the prescription
c- Name and strength and quantity of the drug
d- All are correct 
18- Intermediate-acting barbiturates are used for:a- IV for induction of general anesthesia
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b- To relive anxiety before a dental appointment 
c- To control moderate pain
d- All answers are correct
19- Infiltration injection of a local anesthetic solution containing
----------------------, is used to minimize bleeding.
a-Analgesic.
b-Hypnotic.
c-Vasoconstrictior. 
d- Disinfectant.
20- Epinephrine is added in small quantities to local anesthetic
solutions as:
a- Vasodilator
b- Vasoconstrictor 
c- Anesthetic
d- Antibiotic
21- Antifungal agent active against Candida albican is:a- Tetracycline
b- Nystatin 
c- Penicillin
d- Atropine
22- ------------------------------- of the anesthetic cartridges
indicates epinephrine ratio.
a- Type of anesthetic solution.
 Color coding.
b- Type of sterilization used.
c- None of the above.
23- The advantages of nitrous oxide include:
a- It is administration relatively simple and easily performed.
b- Has excellent safety records
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c- Recovery is rapid and complete in minutes
All are correct 
24- The hub of the needle is attached to the syringe on the--a- Barrel.
b- Threaded tip. 
c- Harpoon.
d- Plunger.
25- Premedication is used for:a- Patient for extensive surgical procedures.
b- Very young children.
c- Extremely apprehensive patients.
All Answers are true. 
26- Narcotic analgesics:
a- Never abused.
b- May be abused
c- They produce euphoria
An 
swer (a) not correct
27- Corticosteroids may be applied topically in dental practice for:
a- Symptoms related to inflammation
b- Treatment oral ulcer
c- Local anesthetic
(a) and (b) are correct 
28- Cartridges must be stored at room temperature and
protected from sunlight to prevent----------of the solution.
Deterioration. 
b- Infection.
c- Reaction.
d- Contamination.
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29- Drug tolerance acquired by:Repeated use of a drug. 
b- Once use of a drug
c- Irregular use of a drug
d- All answers are correct
30- -----------used as Premedication to reduce patient fear.
a- Antibiotics
b- Atropine
Sedatives and Hypnotics 
d- Ephedrine
Second question- Complete the following:- (10 Marks)
1- The ------------------------------------------- is hooked into the
rubber stopper of the anesthetic cartridge.
2- The Latin abbreviation t.d.s means -----------------------------.
3- Mild analgesic in combination with Codiene is prescribes to
control-----------------------pain.
4- To control moderate pain dentists prescribe mild analgesic
in combination with ----------------------------------.
5- Desensitizing the teeth occurs through the ----------------- and
pulp.
6- An overdose that causes Poisoning is called -------------- dose.
7- ----------------------------------is the study of drugs
8- Injecting the anesthesia must be very careful not to inject
directly into ------------------------------------.
9- ---------------------------- anesthesia may be achieved by using
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a combination of gases and intravenous medications
10- Inferior alveolar nerve block will cause ----------------------of half of the lower jaw.
Third question - Write (T) for True or(F) for False:(10 Marks)
1- Prescription is the written order to the pharmacist to
prepare certain drug to a patient.
(
)
(
)
3- Respiratory paralysis occurs in stage one anesthesia. (
)
2- Sublingual administration means swallowing the
medication.
4- Location of the tooth has an effect on the type of injection.
(
)
5- The administration of nitrous oxide is very difficult and not
easily performed.
(
)
6- Short-acting local anesthesia lasts more than 60 minutes.(
)
7- The larger the gauge number, the thinner the needle. (
)
8- The anesthetic syringe must be kept out of the patient view
all the time.
(
)
9- Epinephrine is added in large quantities to local anesthetic
solutions.
(
)
10- Maxillary second premolar is innervated by the middle
superior alveolar nerve.
(
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Fourth question- Enumerate the following :- ( 5 Marks)
1- The types of Anesthesia.
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2- Uses of Epinephrine in dentistry.
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Good luck
Dr. Muna Nabag / Dr. Seham Essmat
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