(Dental Exam ADEX
CDCA) Questions with
Complete Solutions
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,how many hours of continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances each biennium? -
Answer: 2 hours every 2 years
Q about what does no tneed to be in the room for peds conscoius sedation
stethoscope
scale to weigh pt
pulse oximeter
EKG
stuff for throat that fits peds throats - Answer:
Q about dr that got a new laser, what is he NOT allowed to say in the ad?
Laser is painless
laser works better than other instruments
laser is used for certain procedures
laser heals faster - Answer:
There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, and while she awaits her licensure, which is
she not allowed to do prior to licensure approval?
A. design new office space
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials - Answer: B. - here is what I found online
"Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor any entity other than a
professional corporation or limited liability company composed of dentists may: Employ a dentist or
dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
DH giving anesthesia that isn't topical, what type of task is this
reversible
irremediable
remediable
,idk the last one - Answer: I put remediable
Irremediable tasks
(2024 exam) - Answer: Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes
within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks
(2024 exam) - Answer: Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable
changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient
What level of supervision would this example be?
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office
bleaching materials is performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam - mine too) - Answer: general supervision
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency. What
is a remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam) - Answer: Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task? (on my test) - Answer:
Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
(2024 exam - mine too) - Answer: Dental hygienists & assistants
An approved CE for a dentist might include what?
(2024 exam) - Answer: Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to - biology,
microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry,
organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it
relates to the conditions of the human oral cavity
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
, (2024 exam - on mine) - Answer: Writing within the scope of dentistry
mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently - Answer: Dental License #
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
- Answer: True
What is not a sterilization process?
A. Dry heat
B. Autoclave
C. Radiation
D. Chemical Vapor
mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical vapor - Answer: C. Radiation
A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including
intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15
or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual
A. General
B. Indirect
C. Direct
D. None of the above - Answer: D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the
age of 18
Nitrous oxide produces:
(2024 exam - on mine too) - Answer: Altered state of consciousness