Pharmacology
Sulfonamides (also known as sulfa drugs) are structurally similar to:
a. Penicillins
b. Erythromycins
c. Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
d. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
What is d. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)?
The hole(s) near the root tip where nerves and vessels enter the pulp is called this.
What is apical foramen?
The medical term for a substance that has the ability to provoke an immune response.
What is an antigen?
Components of the dental hygiene care plan would probing come under the following...
A. assessment
B. diagnosis
C. planning
D. implementation
What is a. assessment?
The interproximal area is also called a(n):
A. gingival groove
B. sulcus
C. embrasure
D. pocket
What is c. embrasure?
Severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis and angioedema of the glottis, commonly require immediate therapy with:
a. Histamine
b. Dopamine
c. Epinephrine
d. Heparin
What is c. Epinephrine?
Humans are considered this with 2 successive sets of teeth.
What is a diphyodont?
An asthma attack in which the patient can speak only in phrases or partial sentences would be considered of _____________ severity.
a. mild
b. moderate
c. severe
What is b. moderate?
______________ is not considered assessment of the patient.
A. Exploration of calculus
B. Scaling
C. Taking a blood pressure reading
D. Periodontal probing
What is b. scaling?
The depression between the lingual and/or palatal and facial papillae that conforms to the proximal contact area is called the ___________.
A. col
B. cal
C. cell
D. call
What is a. col?
___________________ is the standard to which all opiates (narcotics) are compared.
a. Codeine
b. Oxycodone
c. Hydrocodone
d. Meperidine
e. Morphine
What is e. Morphine?
Linear junction between two external tooth surfaces, or two cavity preparation walls is called this.
What is a line angle?
The appropriate position for a patient having an asthma attack is this.
What is upright with arms forward?
A public health dental hygienist with typically be employed by a:
A. Corporation
B. Private practice
C. Product service company
D. Community clinic
What is d. community clinic?
All of the following are the results of an inflammatory response except:
A. decreased permeability of capillaries
B. increased collection of tissue fluid
C. increased blood flow
D. increased collection of defense cells
What is a. decreased permeability of capillaries?
This route of administration is likely to have the highest bioavailability in the bloodstream.
a. oral
b. intramuscular
c. intravenous
What is c. intravenous?
Point formed at the junction of three external tooth surfaces, or three adjacent cavity preparation walls is called this.
What is a point angle?
The most common medication a patient would take for hypothyroidism is:
What is levothyroxine?
___________________ is NOT one of the seven rolls of the dental hygienist.
A. interpreter
B. administrator
C. researcher
D. clinician
E. educator
What is a. interpreter?
Measuring the ability to carry out the basic tasks needed for self-care is defined as:
A. definitive care
B. ADLs (activities of daily living)
C. prognosis
D. evidence-based care
What is b. ADLs (activities of daily living)?
What is Myasthenia Gravis?
The portion of the tooth covered with enamel is called this.
What is anatomical tooth crown?
Type of diabetes that is characterized by the total absence of insulin.
What is type 1?
Identification of existing or potential oral health problem that a dental hygienist is qualified and licensed to treat.
What is the dental hygiene diagnosis?
_________ is considered the "father of dental hygiene".
A. Frederick McKay
B. Esther Wilkins
C. Alfred C. Fones
D. Irene Newman
Who is c. Alfred C. Fones?