TCDHA Pharmacology Exams 4, 5 6 Latest

pg. 1 TCDHA Pharmacology Exams 4, 5 & 6 Latest Review Test Bank With 570 Questions And Correct Verified Answers/ Dental Pharmacology Exam 2025 TCDHA Prep Test Bank (Newest!) Contents Pharmacology exam 4 (200 qs & as) ..................................................................... 1 Pharmacology exam 5 (180 qs & as) ....................................................................42 Pharmacology exam 6 (200 qs & as) ....................................................................80

Pharmacology exam 4 (200 qs & as)

T/F. Dentists should use caution when using epinephrine on patients taking L- DOPA or selegiline as they may sensitize the body to epinephrine.true Which of the following drugs is a mu receptor agonist, has some delta and kappa receptor agonism, has strong opioid action, is used to treat pain operatively and post-operatively, is used as anesthesia, and is frequently a cause of overdose death in opioid users?

• tramadol
• fentanyl
• buprenorphine
• oxycodone
• fentanyl

Which of the following is false regarding benztropine and trihexyphenidyl?

• they block muscarinic receptors on striatal cells
• they can substitute for dopamine
• they are used for the treatment of early Parkinson's
• they should not be used in patients with dementia
• they can substitute for dopamine 1 / 4

pg. 2 Which of the following is an antiviral/dopamine agonist that enhances dopaminergic neurotransmission by an unknown mechanism and may increase synthesis and release or inhibit re-uptake of dopamine, but has relatively weak anti-parkinsonism properties so should be used as a 1st line attempt?

• benztropine
• apomorphine
• carbidopa
• amantadine
• ropinirole
• amantadine

Which of the following is true regarding Parkinson's patients and dental appointments?

• they appointments should be more frequent
• appointments should be no longer than 45 minutes and be scheduled in the AM
• patients may have increased anxiety and increased gag reflex
• all of the above are true
• all of the above are true

Pharmacological therapies for Parkinson's attempt to either ______ dopaminergic signaling or ________ cholinergic signaling.

• increase, enhance
• increase, inhibit
• decrease, enhance
• decrease, inhibit
• increase, inhibit

Which of the following is considered a first line drug for hyperlipidemia?

• ezetimibe
• fibrates
• statins
• niacin
• statins

Which of the following has the greatest effect on lowering TGs?

• PCSK9 inhibitors
• omega 3 fatty acids 2 / 4

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• statins
• bile acid binding resins
• omega 3 fatty acids

Which of the following has an antibody driven mechanism of action to lower LDL?

• PCSK9 inhibitors
• omega 3 fatty acids
• statins
• bile acid binding resins
• PCSK9 inhibitors

Which of the following causes a large increase in HDL levels?

• ezetimibe
• fibrates
• statins
• niacin
• niacin

Which of the following conditions can high blood lipid levels cause?

• atherosclerosis
• coronary heart disease
• stroke
• all of the above
• all of the above

What are lipoproteins?

• lipid fuel
• lipid transporters
• lipid storage units
• lipid metabolites
• lipid transporters

Which of the following is not a main target of lipid therapy?

A. HDL

B. LDL 3 / 4

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C. VLDL

• all of the above are main targets

C. VLDL

Which of the following has the greatest CHD risk?

A. HDL

B. LDL

C. VLDL

D. IDL

B. LDL

Which of the following is true regarding LDLR?

• it removes LDL
• it is the basis of almost all lipid-lowering drugs
• it is targeted by PCSK9
• all of the above are true
• all of the above are true

Where are LDL synthesized?

• in the liver
• in the kidney
• in the stomach
• in the heart
• in the liver

Which of the following reduces CHD risk?

A. HDL

B. LDL

C. VLDL

D. IDL

A. HDL

Which of the following does not target the apoB-100 arterial wall?

A. HDL

B. LDL

C. VLDL

• IDL
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