Dental Management of the Medically
Compromised patient, Ch. 8 & 9 Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Smoking - Correct answer-The leading cause of preventable death and disease in
the United States
1. Squamous cell carcinoma
2. Leukoplakia
3. Nicotine stomatitis
4. Smoker's melanosis
5. Hairy tongue
6. Halitosis - Correct answer-Oral effects of smoking
TRUE--It is associated with impaired wound healing - Correct answer-T/F:
Smoking increases the risk of failure of intraosseous implants and the risk of dry
sockets.
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, 20.6 - Correct answer-It is estimated that ____% of adults older than 18 years of
age in the US are current smokers
TRUE - Correct answer-T/F: The chances for development of smoking-related
fatal diseases beings to lessen immediately with cessation of smoking.
nicotine - Correct answer-Smoking is a learned or conditioned behavior that is
reinforced by the effects of...
dopaminergic - Correct answer-The addictive and behavioral effects of nicotine are
complex and due primarily to its action on the ____________ pathways.
1. Increased HR
2. Increased cardiac output
3. Increased BP
4. Appetite suppression
5. Strong sense of pleasure and well-being
6. Improved task performance
7. Reduced anxiety - Correct answer-The physiologic and behavioral effects of
nicotine
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Compromised patient, Ch. 8 & 9 Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Smoking - Correct answer-The leading cause of preventable death and disease in
the United States
1. Squamous cell carcinoma
2. Leukoplakia
3. Nicotine stomatitis
4. Smoker's melanosis
5. Hairy tongue
6. Halitosis - Correct answer-Oral effects of smoking
TRUE--It is associated with impaired wound healing - Correct answer-T/F:
Smoking increases the risk of failure of intraosseous implants and the risk of dry
sockets.
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, 20.6 - Correct answer-It is estimated that ____% of adults older than 18 years of
age in the US are current smokers
TRUE - Correct answer-T/F: The chances for development of smoking-related
fatal diseases beings to lessen immediately with cessation of smoking.
nicotine - Correct answer-Smoking is a learned or conditioned behavior that is
reinforced by the effects of...
dopaminergic - Correct answer-The addictive and behavioral effects of nicotine are
complex and due primarily to its action on the ____________ pathways.
1. Increased HR
2. Increased cardiac output
3. Increased BP
4. Appetite suppression
5. Strong sense of pleasure and well-being
6. Improved task performance
7. Reduced anxiety - Correct answer-The physiologic and behavioral effects of
nicotine
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