Dental Hygiene Prometric OSCE Exam with 100% Correct Answers

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