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What seating position should a person with asthma be in?
Semi-supine
For a patient with epilepsy, which of the following should be avoided during treatment?
a) Asking about medications
b) Flashing bright lights into eyes
c) Taking blood pressure
d) Talking to the patient
b) Flashing bright lights into eyes
Which systemic disease is associated with delayed healing and increased risk of periodontal disease?
a) Depression
b) Diabetes
c) Epilepsy
d) Asthma
B.Diabetes
What is the most common oral hygiene challenge for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
a) Tooth loss
b) Frequent caries
c) Inability to maintain self-care
d) Malocclusion
c) Inability to maintain self-care
Before scaling a patient with a history of infective endocarditis, what must be done?
a) Take radiographs
b) Consult the physician and confirm antibiotic prophylaxis
c) Avoid water spray
d) Use only hand instruments
b) Consult the physician and confirm antibiotic prophylaxis
What dental appointment time is best for a patient with multiple sclerosis?
a) Late evening
b) Midmorning
c) Late afternoon
d) After lunch
b) Midmorning
A patient with congestive heart failure should be treated in what position?
a) Fully reclined
b) Upright only
c) Semi-supine
d) Lying flat
c) Semi-supine
What should be avoided in patients with severe COPD?
a) Nitrous oxide
b) Chlorhexidine
c) Prilocaine
d) Short appointments
a) Nitrous oxide
What oral condition may result from asthma inhaler use?
a) Oral candidiasis
b) Gingival hyperplasia
c) Caries
d) Aphthous ulcers
a) Oral candidiasis
What is a major concern in treating hemophilia patients?
a) Dry mouth
b) Ulcerations
c) Uncontrolled bleeding
c) Uncontrolled bleeding