Dental Hygiene OSCE Exam questions and answers (grade A+)

Dental Hygiene OSCE Exam questions and answers (grade A+) Dental caries is mostly related with diet ______. - Correct Answer frequency What is a digital x-ray advantage? - Correct Answer reduce exposure Panoramic x-ray is used for all of the following except? - Correct Answer periodontal bone loss All of the medications causes xerostomia except? - Correct Answer 1. antihistamine 2. tranquilizer 3. diuretics 4. *anticoagulants* For patients with TMJ, what can you hear with a stethoscope? - Correct Answer crepitus Which lymph nodes are not palpated bi-manually? - Correct Answer anterior cervical lymph nodes What is the treatment for median rhomboid glossitis? - Correct Answer Anti-fungal medication What is an effective method of sterilization? - Correct Answer steam vapor What are the two pre-medication options for a patient with a prosthetic heart valve? - Correct Answer 1. Amoxicillin (2 g = adults; 50 mg = children) 2. Clindamycin (600 mg = adults; 20 mg = children) What pre-medication is given to a patient who is allergic to penicillin? How far in advance is the pre-medication given before treatment? - Correct Answer Clindamycin 600 mg for adult 1 hour before treatment A patient is taking zantac, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, which can cause more what? - Correct Answer bleeding What kind of diet treatment is needed for a bulimic patient to counteract acid erosion? - Correct Answer rinse with bicarbonate solution For a patient taking prednisone, what would you expect after SRP? - Correct Answer delayed wound healing