Dental Hygiene Prometric OSCE Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Dental caries is mostly related with diet ______. - ANSWERfrequency What is a digital x-ray advantage? - ANSWERreduce exposure Panoramic x-ray is used for all of the following except? - ANSWERperiodontal bone loss All of the medications causes xerostomia except? - ANSWER1. antihistamine 2. tranquilizer 3. diuretics 4. *anticoagulants* For patients with TMJ, what can you hear with a stethoscope? - ANSWERcrepitus Which lymph nodes are not palpated bi-manually? - ANSWERanterior cervical lymph nodes What is the treatment for median rhomboid glossitis? - ANSWERAnti-fungal medication What is an effective method of sterilization? - ANSWERsteam vapor What are the two pre-medication options for a patient with a prosthetic heart valve? - ANSWER1. 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? - ANSWERClindamycin 600 mg for adult 1 hour before treatment A patient is taking zantac, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, which can cause more what? - ANSWERbleeding What kind of diet treatment is needed for a bulimic patient to counteract acid erosion? - ANSWERrinse with bicarbonate solution For a patient taking prednisone, what would you expect after SRP? - ANSWERdelayed wound healing Which anticonvulsant medication will most likely cause gingival hyperplasia? - ANSWERphenytoin According to CDC, what is considered to not be medical waste? - ANSWERtissue A patient is sitting in waiting area unconscious, what would you do ? - ANSWERcall EMS