EXAM ADEX CDCA) - COMBINED
CARDS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
PASSED & GRADED A+
how many hours of continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances each
biennium?
2 hours every 2 years
Q about what does no need to be in the room for peds conscious sedation
stethoscope
scale to weigh pt
pulse oximeter
EKG
stuff for throat that fits peds throats
Q about dr that got a new laser, what is he NOT allowed to say in the ad?
Laser is painless
laser works better than other instruments
laser is used for certain procedures
laser heals faster
,There was a question about a dentist relocating to Florida, and while she awaits her licensure,
which is she not allowed to do prior to licensure approval?
A. design new office space
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials
B. - here is what I found online
"Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor any entity other than a
professional corporation or limited liability company composed of dentists may: Employ a
dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
DH giving anesthesia that isn't topical, what type of task is this
reversible
irremediable
remediable
idk the last one
I put remediable
Irremediable tasks
(2024 exam)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral
cavity
,Remediable tasks
(2024 exam)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the
oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient
What level of supervision would this example be?
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes
in office bleaching materials is performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam - mine too)
general supervision
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. What is a remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam)
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task? (on my test)
Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
(2024 exam - mine too)
, Dental hygienists & assistants
An approved CE for a dentist might include what?
(2024 exam)
Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to – biology, microbiology,
anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic
chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it
relates to the conditions of the human oral cavity
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
(2024 exam - on mine)
Writing within the scope of dentistry
mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently
Dental License #
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in
anticonvulsants. T/F