1. What are important to ask when obtaining the health history>: Answer CurrentMeds--how often--names? Take medstoday? Taking OTC's? Taking any herbal supplements? Noticed any problems from meds (side effects)? Allergies?--what happened? 2. Who determines the generic name?: Answer U.S. Adopted Name Council -Official drug name -name it's given when first identified -not capitalized 3. Important reason for a dental hygienist to have knowledge of pharmacology:: Answer Obtaining a health history Administering drugs in the office Handling medical emergencies Planning appointments Dental hygienists need to be knowledgeable of pharmacology for obtaining a medical history, administering certain drugsin the office, handling medical emergencies,planning appointments, and educating patients. 4. All statements about generic drugs areTRUE --except which of the following? a- Generic drugs must be chemically equivalent with trade name drugs. b- The active ingredient of the generic product must enter the bloodstream atthe same rate as the trade name drug. c- All ingredientsin the generic drug must be exactly the same asfor the brandname d- Manufacturers who develop trade name drugs are allowed a 20-year patent.-