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What is the recommended approach for managing bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis if conservative treatment fails?

A

SURGICAL DEBRIDEMENT OF NECROTIC BONE TISSUE

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Which of the following best describes emphysema?

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DESTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF THE PULMONARY ALVEOLI

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What is the main age-related change observed in dentin?

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FORMATION OF SECONDARY DENTIN

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Which type of arthritis is the most common in older adults?

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

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What is arthritis?

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A TERM REFERRING TO JOINT PAIN OR JOINT DISEASE

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The presence of secondary cementum at the apex of a tooth can aid in age estimation in forensic dentistry.

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VERDADERO

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Older adults have a more vascular and cellular pulp compared to younger individuals.

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FALSO

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Which of the following is a clinical feature of chronic bronchitis?

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PRODUCTIVE COUGH FOR MORE THAN THREE MONTHS PER YEAR

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At what International Normalized Ratio (IN) range can periodontal and buccal surgery be safely performed in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy?

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INR BELOW 2.0

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What is the primary factor contributing to insulin resistance in obese patients with type 2 diabetes?

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CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY STATE

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11
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Which term describes the deposit of lipids under the intimal layer of arteries in coronary heart disease?

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ATHEROMAS

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What effect do non-selective COX inhibitors have on platelet function when taken together with aspirin?

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THEY DECREASE THE ANTIPLATELET EFFECT OF ASPIR

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Which of the following statements about osteoarthritis is true?

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IT CAN CAUSE PERMANENT JOINT CHANGES AND DEFORMITIES

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Which is one of the corticosteroid drugs commonly used in dentistry?

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BETAMETHASONE

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What characterizes cancer?

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UNCONTROLLED GROWTH AND SPREAD OF ABNORMAL CELLS

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How is the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) confirmed?

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PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST (SPIROMETRY)

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17
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Oral hypoglycemic medications are always sufficient to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

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FALSO

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What is the primary cause of myocardial infarction?

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PROLONGED ISCHEMIA DUE TO OBSTRUCTED BLOOD FLOW IN A CORONARY ARTERY

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What is the main mechanism of action of paracetamol?

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REVERSIBLE INHIBITION OF COX IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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How do age-related changes in the pulp affect dental treatment?

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DIFFICULTY IN PENETRATION WITH FILES

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How do cancer cells differ from normal cells?

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THEY ACCUMULATE MUTATIONS AND DIVIDE UNCONTROLLABLY

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At what dose is aspirin used for its antiplatelet action?

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LOW DOSES LOWER THAN 300 mg/day

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What is a characteristic change in enamel associated with aging?

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OPAQUENESS AND DARKENING

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What is the primary cause of coronary heart disease?

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ARTHEROESCLEROSIS

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Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with angina pectoris?

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RADIATING PAIN TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM

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What is the primary reason for contraindicating dental treatment in patients with HbA1c levels above 10%?

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ELEVATED RISK OF MACRO AND MICROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS

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What alteration in the tongue is commonly observed in older adults?

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LOSS OF FILIFORM PAPILLAE

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Which medication type is NOT commonly associated with causing xerostomia?

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ANTIBIOTICS

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What effect does aspirin have on platelet function?

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INHIBITS THROMBOXANE PRODUCTION

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Corticosteroids are commonly administered in dentistry to treat severe acute pain after surgery.

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FALSO

30
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What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

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FACILITATING GLUCOSE UPTAKE BY CELLS

31
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating glucose production in the liver?

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GLUCAGON

32
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It is recommended to perform dental treatment on patients with HbA1c levels above 10% in a dental office setting to minimize the risk of complications.

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FALSO

33
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Angular cheilitis is favored by which of the following conditions?

A

VERTICAL HEIGHT LOSS, WHICH LEADS TO PERIBUCCAL FOLDS

34
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of aging on the oral cavity?

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INCREASED SALIVARY FLOW

35
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What age-related change may result in disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint?

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REMODELLING OF THE MANDIBULAR CONDYLE

36
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Celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor, has no antiplatelet effect and can be combined with aspirin without diminishing its antiplatelet effect.

A

VERDADERO

37
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Why is the use of local anesthetics without vasoconstrictors contraindicated in patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction?

A

THEY CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF TOXICITY

38
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What is the recommended range for glycemic control in diabetic patients undergoing elective dental treatment?

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7-9 %

39
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What are some risk factors for developing osteoarthritis?

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OVERWEIGHT OR OBESITY, JOINT INJURIES AND OVERUSE OF JOINTS

40
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Opioids act mainly by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase

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FALSO

41
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Poor oral health in older adults can lead to:

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ALL OF THE ABOVE (Malnutrition, Decreased quality of life, Decreased social interaction)

42
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What are the characteristic clinical signs of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes?

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POLYPHAGIA, GLYCOSURIA, POLYURIA, AND POLYDIPSIA

43
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When can a patient who has suffered a myocardial infarction receive elective dental treatment?

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AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AND ACHIEVING STABILITY

44
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At what platelet count is it contraindicated to perform surgical procedures?

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LESS THAN 50,000 platelet / mm 3 of blood

45
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Which medication for angina pectoris acts immediately to produce coronary vasodilation?

A

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (SUBLINGUAL)

45
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Which factor does NOT adversely affect periodontal health in older adults?

A

ENHANCED IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSE

46
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Non-selective COX inhibitors inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 reversibly.

A

VERDADERO

47
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What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A

INHALATION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES

48
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The production of secondary dentin contributes to the reduction in pulp chamber size as patients age.

A

VERDADERO

49
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What is the main mechanism of action of aspirin?

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IRREVERSIBLE INHIBITION OF COX-1 AND COX-2

50
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What is the recommended frequency for checking HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes?

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EVERY THREE MONTHS

51
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What is the potential consequence of mucus blockages in the airways of individuals with chronic bronchitis?

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DEVELOPMENT OF LUNG INFECTIONS

52
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What is the main mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

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DECREASING PROSTAGLANDIN PRODUCTION

53
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Which enzyme converts cell membrane phospholipids to arachidonic acid during inflammation?

A

PHOSPHOLIPASE A2

54
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Cementum formation ceases completely with age, leading to increased susceptibility to root caries?

A

FALSO

55
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What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes?

A

INSULIN RESISTANCE

56
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What is the characteristic duration of chest pain in angina pectoris?

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LESS THAN 20 MINUTES

57
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Obesity can contribute to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes due to chronic inflammation from adipose tissue?

A

VERDADERO

58
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Which method is NOT commonly used in diagnosing osteoarthritis?

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USING MRI SCANS EXCLUSIVELY
(COMMONLY USED= ASKING ABOUT SYMPTOMS AND MEDICAL HISTORY, UTILIZING X.RAYS AND OTHER IMAGING TESTS, PERFORMING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION)

59
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What is the primary mechanism of action of bisphosphonates?

A

INHIBITION OF OSTEOCLAST-MEDIATED BONE RESORPTION

60
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Which dental tissue becomes less permeable and more susceptible to fracture with age?

A

ENAMEL

61
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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of structural changes in oral mucosa with aging?

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INCREASED VASCULARITY
(ACTUAL MANIFESTATIONS= THINNING AND FRAGILITY, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO TRAUMA, REDUCED HEALING CAPACITY)

61
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Acetaminophen is considered safe for the treatment of fever and pain in children because it does not cause Reye’s syndrome

A

VERDADERO

61
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What is the main gastrointestinal side effect of non-selective COX inhibitors?

A

GASTRITIS

62
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What is the primary purpose of long-acting medications for angina pectoris?

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PROLONGED CORONARY VASODILATION

63
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How does myocardial infarction typically manifest?

A

PAROXYSMAL CHEST PAIN LASTING MORE THAN 20 MINUTES

63
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Which oral condition is commonly observed in patients with diabetes due to the presence of polyuria and dehydration?

A

XEROSTOMIA

64
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How do beta cells respond to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes?

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THEY DECREASE IN NUMBER AND UNDERGO HYPOTROPHY

65
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Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and exercise can reverse insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

A

VERDADERO

66
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What are Fordyce’s granules

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VARIANTS OF NORMALITY FOUND IN OLDER ADULT’S ORAL MUCOSA

67
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What precaution should be taken for patients receiving antiplatelet therapy or oral anticoagulants before surgical procedures?

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IF THE PATIENT IS RECEIVING DUAL ANTIPLATELET THERAPY DISCONTINUE CLOPIDOGREL 3 DAYS BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

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