Dental Hygiene Prometric OSCE Exam Questions And Answers

Dental Hygiene Prometric OSCE Exam Questions And Answers Dental caries are mostly related with diet ______. - ANS frequency What is a digital x-ray advantage? - ANS reduce exposure Panoramic x-ray is used for all of the following except? - ANS periodontal bone loss All of the medications cause xerostomia except? - ANS 1. antihistamine 2. tranquilizer 3. diuretics 4. *anticoagulants* For patients with TMJ, what can you hear with a stethoscope? - ANS crepitus Which lymph nodes are not palpated bi-manually? - ANS anterior cervical lymph nodes What is the treatment for median rhomboid glossitis? - ANS Anti-fungal medication What is an effective method of sterilization? - ANS steam vapor What are the two pre-medication options for a patient with a prosthetic heart valve? - ANS 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? - ANS Clindamycin 600 mg for adult 1 hour before treatment A patient is taking zantac, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, which can cause more what? - ANS bleeding What kind of diet treatment is needed for a bulimic patient to counteract acid erosion? - ANS rinse with bicarbonate solution For a patient taking prednisone, what would you expect after SRP? - ANS delayed wound healing Which anticonvulsant medication will most likely cause gingival hyperplasia? - ANS phenyto