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NURS502 Midterm Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Which of the following dental procedures does NOT requires
antibiotic prophylaxis for individuals at high risk of bacterial endocarditis?
Routine fillings
Post-operative suture removal
Dental cleaning
Fluoride treatments
Orthodontic appliance adjustment
Answer: Fluoride treatments
Question:Which clinical finding distinguishes periodontitis from gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gums
White discoloration of the permanent teeth
Enlarged pockets at the gum base
Gingival hypertrophy
Answer: Enlarged pockets at the gum base
Question:Which of the following is the least common site for the
development of oral cancer?
The tongue
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Floor of mouth
Hard palate
Lower lip
Answer: Hard palate
Question:Which of the following factors reduces the risk for caries in adults?
Low socioeconomic status
Existing tooth restoration
A vegetarian diet
Decreased salivary flow
Low sugar diet
Answer: Low sugar diet
Question:Which of the following patients require bacterial endocarditis
antibiotic prophylaxis?
A 26-year-old woman with mitral valve prolapse undergoing routine teeth
cleaning with no anticipated bleeding.
A 64-year-old man with a prosthetic mitral valve who is undergoing a tooth
extraction.
A 16-year-old boy with a ventricular septal defect completely repaired in
infancy who requires extraction of an impacted wisdom tooth.
A 32-year-old man who had bacterial endocarditis 5 years ago who is
undergoing orthodontic appliance adjustment.
Answer: A 64-year-old man with a prosthetic mitral valve who is undergoing a
tooth extraction.
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Question:Which of the following is an abnormal tooth change not explained
by aging alone?
Gingival recession
Root caries
Yellowing of teeth
Wearing away of teeth with exposed dentin
Answer: Root caries
Question:Which of the following statements concerning xerostomia, or dry
mouth, is NOT true?
Xerostomia is caused by a decrease in the production of saliva.
Xerostomia can cause a burning sensation, change in taste, and difficulty
swallowing.
Medications can contribute to the development of xerostomia.
Xerostomia increases risk for the development of caries.
Xerostomia is rarely a problem for patients wearing complete dentures.
Answer: Xerostomia is rarely a problem for patients wearing complete
dentures.
Question:Which of the following has been implicated in the development of
recurrent aphthous ulcers?
Trauma
Vitamin C deficiency
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Sickle Cell Anemia
Herpes simplex virus infection
Answer: Trauma
Question:Mrs. Pederson is a 74 year old who presents for a routine blood
pressure follow up visit. Her blood pressure is well controlled, but on review of
systems she reports dry mouth of several years duration that has acutely
worsened over the past 2 months. She quit smoking after she developed
thyroid cancer that required surgery and neck radiation for cure. She has been
drinking more water than usual, but it only improves her symptoms for a few
minutes. She drinks wine with dinner and sometimes before bed for insomnia.
All of the following are likely contributing to Mrs. Pederson's xerostomia (the
sensation of dry mouth) except:
The aging process
Antihypertensive medications
Alcohol use
Head and neck radiation
Sedative medications
Answer: The aging process
Question:Mrs. Pederson's active medical problems include Hypertension,
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Glaucoma. Her past history is remarkable for
treated thyroid cancer, seasonal allergies, and intermittent insomnia. She
smoked when she was younger, but quit 30 years ago. She is widowed and a
retired administrative assistant. She enjoys a glass of wine about five times a
week with dinner and walks daily for exercise.
NURS502 Midterm Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Which of the following dental procedures does NOT requires
antibiotic prophylaxis for individuals at high risk of bacterial endocarditis?
Routine fillings
Post-operative suture removal
Dental cleaning
Fluoride treatments
Orthodontic appliance adjustment
Answer: Fluoride treatments
Question:Which clinical finding distinguishes periodontitis from gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gums
White discoloration of the permanent teeth
Enlarged pockets at the gum base
Gingival hypertrophy
Answer: Enlarged pockets at the gum base
Question:Which of the following is the least common site for the
development of oral cancer?
The tongue
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Floor of mouth
Hard palate
Lower lip
Answer: Hard palate
Question:Which of the following factors reduces the risk for caries in adults?
Low socioeconomic status
Existing tooth restoration
A vegetarian diet
Decreased salivary flow
Low sugar diet
Answer: Low sugar diet
Question:Which of the following patients require bacterial endocarditis
antibiotic prophylaxis?
A 26-year-old woman with mitral valve prolapse undergoing routine teeth
cleaning with no anticipated bleeding.
A 64-year-old man with a prosthetic mitral valve who is undergoing a tooth
extraction.
A 16-year-old boy with a ventricular septal defect completely repaired in
infancy who requires extraction of an impacted wisdom tooth.
A 32-year-old man who had bacterial endocarditis 5 years ago who is
undergoing orthodontic appliance adjustment.
Answer: A 64-year-old man with a prosthetic mitral valve who is undergoing a
tooth extraction.
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Question:Which of the following is an abnormal tooth change not explained
by aging alone?
Gingival recession
Root caries
Yellowing of teeth
Wearing away of teeth with exposed dentin
Answer: Root caries
Question:Which of the following statements concerning xerostomia, or dry
mouth, is NOT true?
Xerostomia is caused by a decrease in the production of saliva.
Xerostomia can cause a burning sensation, change in taste, and difficulty
swallowing.
Medications can contribute to the development of xerostomia.
Xerostomia increases risk for the development of caries.
Xerostomia is rarely a problem for patients wearing complete dentures.
Answer: Xerostomia is rarely a problem for patients wearing complete
dentures.
Question:Which of the following has been implicated in the development of
recurrent aphthous ulcers?
Trauma
Vitamin C deficiency
, Page | 4
Sickle Cell Anemia
Herpes simplex virus infection
Answer: Trauma
Question:Mrs. Pederson is a 74 year old who presents for a routine blood
pressure follow up visit. Her blood pressure is well controlled, but on review of
systems she reports dry mouth of several years duration that has acutely
worsened over the past 2 months. She quit smoking after she developed
thyroid cancer that required surgery and neck radiation for cure. She has been
drinking more water than usual, but it only improves her symptoms for a few
minutes. She drinks wine with dinner and sometimes before bed for insomnia.
All of the following are likely contributing to Mrs. Pederson's xerostomia (the
sensation of dry mouth) except:
The aging process
Antihypertensive medications
Alcohol use
Head and neck radiation
Sedative medications
Answer: The aging process
Question:Mrs. Pederson's active medical problems include Hypertension,
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Glaucoma. Her past history is remarkable for
treated thyroid cancer, seasonal allergies, and intermittent insomnia. She
smoked when she was younger, but quit 30 years ago. She is widowed and a
retired administrative assistant. She enjoys a glass of wine about five times a
week with dinner and walks daily for exercise.
