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Dental Hygiene Prometric Exam CSCE, Computer
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If a patient has gingivitis, the reason for the edema is due to:
A) an inorganic irritant
B) an organic irritant
C) toxins produced from the biofilm
D) acids produced by the biofilms - Correct Answer - toxins produced
from the biofilm
which of the following is the best proof of the destruction of tissues?
A) bleeding on probing
B) Attachment loss
C) pocket depths greater than 3mm
D) gingival recession - Correct Answer - Attachment loss
All are signs of periodontal disease except?
A) Tooth mobility
B) 3mm or higher probe readings
C) Radiographic bone loss
D) Recession - Correct Answer - Recession
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What is the purpose of sodium sulfite in local anesthetics?
A) vasoconstrictor
B) reducing agent
C) anesthetic base
D) preservative - Correct Answer - preservative
Which of the following is not a side effect of the recreational use of
nitrous oxide?
A) unsteady gait
B) loss of feeling in extremities
C) hearing loss
D) loss of motor function - Correct Answer - Unsteady gait
Which group of antihypertensive drugs is known for causing gingival
hyperplasia?
A) Beta blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) diuretics - Correct Answer - Calcium channel blockers
All of the following drugs may cause an increased risk of bleeding
except?
A) Aspirin
B) Warfin
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C) Ibuprofen
D) Dilantin - Correct Answer - Dilantin
What is a common side effect of prozac?
A) xerostomia
B) Prolonged bleeding
C) gingival overgrowth
D) delayed wound healing - Correct Answer - Xerostomia
What is the most likely side effect of prednisone?
A) Prolonged bleeding
B) gingival overgrowth
C) impaired wound healing
D) sloughing of the gingival tissues - Correct Answer - impaired wound
healing
What is an immunosuppressant drug that causes gingival enlargement?
A) Prozac
B) Aspirin
C) Prednisone
D) Cyclosporine - Correct Answer - Cyclosporine
What is the most likely side effect of claritin?
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A) xerostomia
B) prolonged bleeding
C) gingival hyperplasia
D) sloughing of the gingival tissues - Correct Answer - Xerostomia
What is a side effect of steroid use?
A) orthostatic hypotension
B) excessive bleeding
C) delayed wound healing
D) gingival enlargementent - Correct Answer - delayed wound healing
Which class of medications do not cause xerostomia?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Antihistamines
C) Antitussives
D) Anticholinergic - Correct Answer - Antitussives
What is the most common side effect of heparin?
A) Polyuria
B) Hemorrhage
C) Drowsiness
D) Xerostomia - Correct Answer - hemorrhage
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Dental Hygiene Prometric Exam CSCE, Computer
Simulated Dental Hygiene Exam, Dental Hygiene Prometric
Exam CDCA Actual Exam Test Bank| Complete Real Exam
Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
If a patient has gingivitis, the reason for the edema is due to:
A) an inorganic irritant
B) an organic irritant
C) toxins produced from the biofilm
D) acids produced by the biofilms - Correct Answer - toxins produced
from the biofilm
which of the following is the best proof of the destruction of tissues?
A) bleeding on probing
B) Attachment loss
C) pocket depths greater than 3mm
D) gingival recession - Correct Answer - Attachment loss
All are signs of periodontal disease except?
A) Tooth mobility
B) 3mm or higher probe readings
C) Radiographic bone loss
D) Recession - Correct Answer - Recession
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What is the purpose of sodium sulfite in local anesthetics?
A) vasoconstrictor
B) reducing agent
C) anesthetic base
D) preservative - Correct Answer - preservative
Which of the following is not a side effect of the recreational use of
nitrous oxide?
A) unsteady gait
B) loss of feeling in extremities
C) hearing loss
D) loss of motor function - Correct Answer - Unsteady gait
Which group of antihypertensive drugs is known for causing gingival
hyperplasia?
A) Beta blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) diuretics - Correct Answer - Calcium channel blockers
All of the following drugs may cause an increased risk of bleeding
except?
A) Aspirin
B) Warfin
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C) Ibuprofen
D) Dilantin - Correct Answer - Dilantin
What is a common side effect of prozac?
A) xerostomia
B) Prolonged bleeding
C) gingival overgrowth
D) delayed wound healing - Correct Answer - Xerostomia
What is the most likely side effect of prednisone?
A) Prolonged bleeding
B) gingival overgrowth
C) impaired wound healing
D) sloughing of the gingival tissues - Correct Answer - impaired wound
healing
What is an immunosuppressant drug that causes gingival enlargement?
A) Prozac
B) Aspirin
C) Prednisone
D) Cyclosporine - Correct Answer - Cyclosporine
What is the most likely side effect of claritin?
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A) xerostomia
B) prolonged bleeding
C) gingival hyperplasia
D) sloughing of the gingival tissues - Correct Answer - Xerostomia
What is a side effect of steroid use?
A) orthostatic hypotension
B) excessive bleeding
C) delayed wound healing
D) gingival enlargementent - Correct Answer - delayed wound healing
Which class of medications do not cause xerostomia?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Antihistamines
C) Antitussives
D) Anticholinergic - Correct Answer - Antitussives
What is the most common side effect of heparin?
A) Polyuria
B) Hemorrhage
C) Drowsiness
D) Xerostomia - Correct Answer - hemorrhage
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