DH 201 Final Study Guide: Review Questions With
Complete Solutions
__________ is the positioning of the parts on either side of the
fracture so they are in apposition for healing and restoration of
function.
Fixation
Immobilization
Reduction
Occlusal Correct Answer Reduction
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. All of the following dental procedures are indicated prior to
head and neck radiation, except:
periodonta Correct Answer periodontal surgery to eliminate
pockets.
,A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. During assessment of your patient, you notice signs of
severe xerostomia. You would expect him to have all Correct
Answer tooth mobility.
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
,day. The patient complains about having a dry mouth. The best
solution to this problem is to:
tell the patient Correct Answer recommend a saliva substitute
spray or gel.
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. The patient's cervical caries most likely resulted from
which of the following?
Existing periodontal cond Correct Answer Salivary gland
hypofunction
A 60-year-old male client complains of crushing chest pain,
shortness of breath, and profuse sweating. His symptoms are
only slightly improved by resting. The client has a history of
angina pectoris and has his nitroglycerin tablets with him.
Which of the following is the usual protocol for taking his
nitroglycerin medication?
, Three tablets orally until the pain subsides
One tablet sublingually until systolic blood pressure drops by 10
mm Hg
One tablet sublingually; if not relieved 911 should be
implemented
One tablet sublingually every 10 to 15 minutes until the pain
subsides Correct Answer One tablet sublingually; if not
relieved 911 should be implemente
A child with a cleft palate is at greater risk for all of the
following, except:
- upper respiratory infections.
- middle ear infections.
- tissue overgrowth.
- inadequate speech development. Correct Answer tissue
overgrowth.
A cleft of the soft palate that includes a cleft lip on the same side
of the premaxilla is what classification?
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Class V
- Class VI Correct Answer Class V
A patient with an IQ of 40 has what level of intellectual
disorder?
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound Correct Answer Moderate
Complete Solutions
__________ is the positioning of the parts on either side of the
fracture so they are in apposition for healing and restoration of
function.
Fixation
Immobilization
Reduction
Occlusal Correct Answer Reduction
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. All of the following dental procedures are indicated prior to
head and neck radiation, except:
periodonta Correct Answer periodontal surgery to eliminate
pockets.
,A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. During assessment of your patient, you notice signs of
severe xerostomia. You would expect him to have all Correct
Answer tooth mobility.
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
,day. The patient complains about having a dry mouth. The best
solution to this problem is to:
tell the patient Correct Answer recommend a saliva substitute
spray or gel.
A 55-year-old man with Stage III squamous cell carcinoma of
the left retromolar area and left lateral tongue, with metastasis to
the left neck, presents for a cleaning appointment prior to his
continuing radiation therapy. The radiation field includes the
entire neck, mandible, TMJ, and posterior of the maxilla. The
examination reveals multiple teeth with cervical caries. The
patient has a well-fitting maxillary partial denture, replacing
teeth #1 to #5 and #12 to #15. Periodontal involvement includes
pocketing ranging from 5 to 7 mm on the maxillary anterior
teeth and generalized on the mandibular arch. The plaque level
is moderate, with heavy calculus and stain. The patient drinks
occasionally and smokes two packages of cigarettes daily. He
brushes his teeth twice daily and rinses with Listerine once each
day. The patient's cervical caries most likely resulted from
which of the following?
Existing periodontal cond Correct Answer Salivary gland
hypofunction
A 60-year-old male client complains of crushing chest pain,
shortness of breath, and profuse sweating. His symptoms are
only slightly improved by resting. The client has a history of
angina pectoris and has his nitroglycerin tablets with him.
Which of the following is the usual protocol for taking his
nitroglycerin medication?
, Three tablets orally until the pain subsides
One tablet sublingually until systolic blood pressure drops by 10
mm Hg
One tablet sublingually; if not relieved 911 should be
implemented
One tablet sublingually every 10 to 15 minutes until the pain
subsides Correct Answer One tablet sublingually; if not
relieved 911 should be implemente
A child with a cleft palate is at greater risk for all of the
following, except:
- upper respiratory infections.
- middle ear infections.
- tissue overgrowth.
- inadequate speech development. Correct Answer tissue
overgrowth.
A cleft of the soft palate that includes a cleft lip on the same side
of the premaxilla is what classification?
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Class V
- Class VI Correct Answer Class V
A patient with an IQ of 40 has what level of intellectual
disorder?
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound Correct Answer Moderate
