DASLE TOPICAL MEDICATIONS & ANSWERS
1: The crowns of the teeth are dried before fluoride application to - Answer -A. Expose
decay
B. Provide max effectiveness
C. Improve visibility
D. Provide comfort for the PT
2: The optimum amount of fluoride in drinking water is - Answer -A. 1 ppm
B. 10ppm
C. 100ppm
D. 1000 ppm
3: The LDA can apply topical medication under _____ supervision - Answer -A.
Personal
B. General
C. Direct
D. Indirect
4: Excess fluoride is - Answer -A. Excreted by the kidneys
B. Stored in the bones
C. Stored in the teeth
D. B & C
5: Which of the following fluorides is NOT recommended on PT's with ceramic &
composite restorations? - Answer -A. Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
B. Sodium Fluoride
C. Stannous Fluoride
D. Any of the fluorides can be used
6: During the application of topical fluoride, the child should be encouraged to - Answer
-A. Hold his breath
B. Rinse his mouth thoroughly
C. Swish the excess solution from his mouth
D. Not swallow any of the solution
7: When filling the fluoride tray with Gel, fill the tray - Answer -A. About 1/2 full
B. About 1/3 full
C. Completely full
D. More than full
8: Which of the following statements is true? - Answer -A. A fluoride is acidic and could
cause nausea is swallowed
B. PT should not eat or drink for 4 minutes after a fluoride treatment
C. Fluoride gel is swished in the PT's mouth for 1 minute
1: The crowns of the teeth are dried before fluoride application to - Answer -A. Expose
decay
B. Provide max effectiveness
C. Improve visibility
D. Provide comfort for the PT
2: The optimum amount of fluoride in drinking water is - Answer -A. 1 ppm
B. 10ppm
C. 100ppm
D. 1000 ppm
3: The LDA can apply topical medication under _____ supervision - Answer -A.
Personal
B. General
C. Direct
D. Indirect
4: Excess fluoride is - Answer -A. Excreted by the kidneys
B. Stored in the bones
C. Stored in the teeth
D. B & C
5: Which of the following fluorides is NOT recommended on PT's with ceramic &
composite restorations? - Answer -A. Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
B. Sodium Fluoride
C. Stannous Fluoride
D. Any of the fluorides can be used
6: During the application of topical fluoride, the child should be encouraged to - Answer
-A. Hold his breath
B. Rinse his mouth thoroughly
C. Swish the excess solution from his mouth
D. Not swallow any of the solution
7: When filling the fluoride tray with Gel, fill the tray - Answer -A. About 1/2 full
B. About 1/3 full
C. Completely full
D. More than full
8: Which of the following statements is true? - Answer -A. A fluoride is acidic and could
cause nausea is swallowed
B. PT should not eat or drink for 4 minutes after a fluoride treatment
C. Fluoride gel is swished in the PT's mouth for 1 minute
