HESI DENTAL HYGIENE LATEST REAL EXAM CONTAINS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
2025/2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber latex
in examination gloves? - ANSWER ->I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever,
scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER ->Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT one.
Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - ANSWER ->C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? - ANSWER
->Repaired congenital heart disease
It is noted the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a
stent, pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which
condition does the patient require antibiotic predication? - ANSWER -
>Renal dialysis shunt
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - ANSWER
->take medication four times a day
,Which schedule of controlled substance is indicated when a
prescription states "NO REFILLS" - ANSWER ->schedule II controlled
substance
Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term recreational abuse of
nitrous oxide? - ANSWER ->Cobalamin (vitamin B-12)
Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER ->Propranolol
(adrenergic blocking agent which reduces high blood pressure)
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? - ANSWER ->Kale! ;milk is an
excellent source of calcium; strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in
vitamin c
Which medication is administered to manage an acute asthma attack? -
ANSWER ->Albuterol
short acting bronchodilator results in an immediate response to an
acute asthma attack
Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER ->statin
(lowers cholesterol levels)
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent night blindness
because vitamin D helps absorb calcium. - ANSWER >Both the
statement and reason are correct but not related.
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent night blindness.
Vitamin D DOES help absorb calcium.
, Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin C? - ANSWER -
>Steak, brown rice, and corn
Although corn has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source as
provided from broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Which element is found in proteins and not carbohydrates? - ANSWER -
>Iron
Nitrogen is found in protein, but not carbohydrates. Iron is not an
element found in either nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in
carbohydrates and proteins.
Some vitamin K requirements are met through the synthesis of
- ANSWER ->intestinal bacteria
Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? - ANSWER -
>Thiamin
Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic metabolism? -
ANSWER ->Liver
Which procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for oral
cancer? - ANSWER ->Scalpel biopsy
A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic
radiograph reveals the apical thirst of roots #1 & #2 have fused
together. Which best defines this anomaly? - ANSWER ->Concrescence
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
2025/2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber latex
in examination gloves? - ANSWER ->I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever,
scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER ->Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT one.
Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - ANSWER ->C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? - ANSWER
->Repaired congenital heart disease
It is noted the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a
stent, pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which
condition does the patient require antibiotic predication? - ANSWER -
>Renal dialysis shunt
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - ANSWER
->take medication four times a day
,Which schedule of controlled substance is indicated when a
prescription states "NO REFILLS" - ANSWER ->schedule II controlled
substance
Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term recreational abuse of
nitrous oxide? - ANSWER ->Cobalamin (vitamin B-12)
Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER ->Propranolol
(adrenergic blocking agent which reduces high blood pressure)
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? - ANSWER ->Kale! ;milk is an
excellent source of calcium; strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in
vitamin c
Which medication is administered to manage an acute asthma attack? -
ANSWER ->Albuterol
short acting bronchodilator results in an immediate response to an
acute asthma attack
Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER ->statin
(lowers cholesterol levels)
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent night blindness
because vitamin D helps absorb calcium. - ANSWER >Both the
statement and reason are correct but not related.
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent night blindness.
Vitamin D DOES help absorb calcium.
, Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin C? - ANSWER -
>Steak, brown rice, and corn
Although corn has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source as
provided from broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Which element is found in proteins and not carbohydrates? - ANSWER -
>Iron
Nitrogen is found in protein, but not carbohydrates. Iron is not an
element found in either nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in
carbohydrates and proteins.
Some vitamin K requirements are met through the synthesis of
- ANSWER ->intestinal bacteria
Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? - ANSWER -
>Thiamin
Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic metabolism? -
ANSWER ->Liver
Which procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for oral
cancer? - ANSWER ->Scalpel biopsy
A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic
radiograph reveals the apical thirst of roots #1 & #2 have fused
together. Which best defines this anomaly? - ANSWER ->Concrescence
