In treating Xerostomia, Which of the following might be prescribed ?

Related Mcqs:

1. “Xerostomia” is seen in all of the following EXCEPT in_______________?

   A. Anticholinergic drugs
   B. Dehydration
   C. Sjogren’s syndrome
   D. Oral sepsis

2. Xerostomia is treated with_____________?

   A. Neostigmine
   B. Ephedrine
   C. Scopalamine
   D. Atropine

3. Xerostomia, enlargment of salivary and lacrimal glands is seen in______________?

   A. Sicca syndrome
   B. Sjogren’s syndrome
   C. Mickulicz’s disease
   D. None of the above

4. In Xerostomia the salivary pH is_______________?

   A. Unaffected
   B. Low
   C. High
   D. Increased in morning & decrease in day

5. Which of the following antibiotics is effective in treating oral candidiasis ?

   A. Nystatin
   B. Bacitracin
   C. Penicillin
   D. Tetracycline

6. Which of the following drug is given for treating hypertensive crisis_______________?

   A. NIfedipine
   B. Isosobide dinitrate
   C. Verapamil
   D. Digoxin

7. Which of the following drugs is currently widely used in treating opioid dependent individuals?

   A. codeine
   B. Methadone
   C. Alphaprodine
   D. Pentazocine

8. A Hemophiliac patient has rheumatold arthritis. Which drug might be prescribed to relieve the pain ?

   A. Acetaminophen
   B. Acetylsalicylic acid
   C. Phenylbutazone
   D. Naproxen

9. The following drugs are avoided with warfarin ______________?

   A. Antacids
   B. Benzodiazepine
   C. Nsaid’s like Ibuprofen
   D. Codeine, dihydrocodeine, paracetmol

10. In which of the following categories are ephedrine, tyramine and emphetamine classified________________?

    A. Anticholinesterases
    B. Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents
    C. Indirect acting sympathomimetics
    D. Direct acting sympathomimetics