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Perimyolysis of the maxillary anterior lingual teeth is associated with what special needs condition?
What is Bulimia. Perimyolysis is erosion.
100
What oral finding do we often see with a person addicted to methamphetamine?
What is rampant cervical caries.
100
What condition is a contraindication for use of the prophyjet?
What is Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, CHF, Asthma
100
What is the MOST commonly administered agent for a patient with hypoglycemia?
What is sugar.
100
Parotid enlargement, xerostomia, commissure lesions, and perimolysis are common oral characteristics of what condition?
What is Eating disorders.
200
The high incidence of dental caries in patients with an intellectual impairment is most likely caused by:
What is Neglect.
200
Which of the following conditions is contraindicated for the supine position in dental hygiene treatment? |MS |Congestive heart failure |Intellectual impairments |Cleft palate
What is CHF
200
All of the following are symptoms of myocardial infarction EXCEPT one. Which is the EXEPTION? |Nausea |Headache |Clammy skin |Pain in the left arm or jaw |Burning feeling of indigestion
What is Headache
200
All of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? |Hunger |Nausea |Confusion |Perspiration |Acetone breath
What is acetone breath
200
A severely anxious patient may show all of the following signs and symptoms EXCEPT one. Which is the EXEPTION? |Trembling |Dilated pupils |Excessive sweating |Decreased heart rate |Increased blood pressure
What is decreased heart rate.
300
What stage hypertension is the BP reading 140/90 considered to be:
What is Stage 1 |Normal <120/<80 |Prehypertension 120/80-89 |Stage 1 140-159/90-99 |State 2 >160/>100
300
When is the best time to schedule a patient undergoing dialysis treatment?
What is the day after dialysis.
300
During an epileptic seizure, the patient should be placed in which position in the dental chair?
What is supine.
300
Patients with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for all of the following oral conditions EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? |Caries |Oral Cancer |Glossodynia |Fungal infections |Periodontal disease
What is Oral Cancer
300
Use of the ultrasonic scaler in an individual with asthma is controversial because the pathogens found in bacterial plaque and periodontal pockets may be aspirated into the lungs. |both statement and reason are correct |both statement and reason are correct but not related |the statement is correct, the reason is not |the statement is NOT correct, but the reason is |Neither statement or reason are correct
What is both the statement and reason are correct.
400
A patient with diabetes with a glycated hemoglobin assay (Hba1c) test value of 9% means that his or her diabetes is
What is Uncontrolled. |Healthy, well controlled <6% |Moderately controlled 6% - 7% |Uncontrolled >8%
400
Spastic, Athetoid and Ataxic are three types of this special needs condition. Characteristics include involuntary muscle movement, and paralysis or disruption of motor parts. Orally, we may see malocclusion, attrition, erosion, caries, mouth breathing and difficulty staying open for an appointment. What is this condition?
What is Cerebral Palsy.
400
If the patient is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) it is usually an indication that he or she is being treated for:
What is Epilepsy.
400
Chemotherapeutic drugs used in the treatment of cancer may cause mucositis in the oral cavity. Mucositis can be prevented or lessened by the use of sodium bicarbonate and saline water rinses to hydrate and soothe the tissue. |both statements are true |both statements are false |first true, second false |first false, second true
What is Both statements are true
400
Which of the following levels is a desirable glucose level |65 |150 |105 |220
What is 105
500
What medical emergency is most likely to occur in a patient with diabetes mellitus? and how would you handle this?
What is hypoglycemia. |give them sugar
500
What Angles classification is commonly found in patients with Downs Syndrome?
What is Class III
500
Which type of modifications should be made when scheduling dental appointments for a patient with significant manifestation of autism spectrum disorder? |Longer appointments in the morning |Every 2 weeks until the patient is familiar with the staff |Several short frequent appointments with same members |Frequent appointments with different members
What is several short appointments with same staff members.
500
What is the best choice for a patient undergoing cancer treatment who has demineralization and xerostomia for caries management?
What is custom fit fluoride gel trays
500
Most denture related infections are caused by: |ill fitting dentures |riboflavin deficiency |chemical agent irritation |chronic candidiasis infection
What is chronic candidiasis infection
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