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Match the suffix with the correct drug category.

acetaminophen is the safest OTC analgesic to recommend to patients with a history of gastric ulcers.

Amides are the local anesthetics most likely to cause an allergic reaction.

Opioids should be used with caution with other central nervous system depressants.

Which local anesthetic would be indicated for a lengthy dental procedure based on duration of action?

What are the most common side effects of thiazide diuretics?

Who is at lowest risk for developing osteonecrosis of the jaw?

A patient presents with heat intolerance, weight loss, tremors, anxiety, and bulging eyes (exophthalmos). Which condition is most likely?

Vasoconstricting drugs such as sympathomimetic amines/epinephrine in local anesthetics should be used with caution with both tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Your patient comes to the dental hygiene clinic for an extraction. She has a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is taking warfarin for prevention. Blood tests taken within the past week indicate the patient has an INR of 2.5