313 Exam Flashcards

1
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Which medication is used for the treatment of ANUG?

A

Metronidazole

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2
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Which method is used to test tooth vitality?

A

Ethyl Chloride

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3
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Xerostomia is more likely to be seen in patients taking which of the following medications?

A

Diuretics

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4
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Which of the following drugs is prescribed for a patient with ANUG?

A

Metronidazole.

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5
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Which of the following would be used to assess the function of the dentition?

A

Articulating paper.

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6
Q

Where should an epipen be stored?

A

In the emergency drugs.

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7
Q

During a basic periodontal examination, code 1 means?

A

Bleeding on probing.

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8
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What is the minimum age from which an individual can give valid consent for treatment?

A

16

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9
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A hypoglycaemic attack can occur in patients who suffer from which one of the following medical conditions?

A

Diabetes.

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10
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Photographs can be used to…

A

Show progress of treatment.

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11
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Which act states that the confidentiality of a patient’s notes is mandatory?

A

Data protection act

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12
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Annexate is used to reverse the action of

A

Midazolam

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13
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How many roots does the upper molar typically have?

A

3

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14
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The legislation: ‘Access to health records’ allows a patient to…

A

Gain access to either their records or a deceased member of the family.

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15
Q

The main function of the periodontal ligament is it?

A

Attach the tooth to the socket.

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16
Q

Which category of drug is Diazepam?

A

Sedative.

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17
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What is the expected pulse rate following a cardiac arrest?

A

None.

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18
Q

How many roots does the upper 1st pre molar have?

A

2

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19
Q

Identify a secondary cause of periodontal disease?

A

Diabetes.

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20
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What is the first sign of respiratory arrest?

A

Turning blue

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21
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What is the name of the tooth given for FDI notation 45?

A

Lower right second pre molar

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22
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Metronidazole is used specifically to treat which oral condition?

A

ANUG.

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23
Q

An occlusal radiograph can be used to assess?

A

An upper impacted incisor

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24
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The drug insulin is used to treat which one of the following medical conditions?

A

Diabetes

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25
Q

Inflammation of the tongue is known as…

A

Glossitis

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26
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The sigmoid notch lies between which pair of structure?

A

Head of condyle and the coronoid process.

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27
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Which condition is most likely to occur in an elderly patient?

A

Root surface caries.

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28
Q

Which muscle of mastication helps to move the jaw from side to side?

A

Lateral Pterygoid.

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29
Q

What is a BPE probe Used for?

A

To measure periodontal pocket depth.

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30
Q

Informed consent must be considered…

A

Sufficient

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31
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Consent given by a patient who has enough information to make a decision is called?

A

Informed

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32
Q

Which two fluids move through the circulatory system?

A

Blood and lymph

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33
Q

A virus to the parotid gland causing the gland to swell is cause by?

A

Mumps

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34
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How many years should records regarding the storage of drugs be retained?

A

11

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35
Q

A transilluminator is used in the diagnosis of which oral disease?

A

Caries

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36
Q

Where should a dental practice policy for dealing with patient complaints be found?

A

In the dental practice leaflet

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37
Q

What is the main function of the masseter muscle?

A

To close the mandible.

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38
Q

Which vessel supplies blood to the head and neck?

A

Carotid artery

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39
Q

The drug phenytoin is used to prevent which one of the following medical conditions?

A

Epilepsy

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40
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Which one of the following is more prevalent in an elderly patient?

A

Root surface caries.

41
Q

Which medical condition can affect the periodontal tissue?

A

Diabetes

42
Q

Where is the most appropriate place to store caustic drugs?

A

In a locked cupboard

43
Q

What type of drug is Epanutin?

A

Anticonvulsant

44
Q

What are the three principles of informed consent?

A

Informed, voluntarily and ability.

45
Q

What is the current recommended ratio of chest compressions to breath CPR?

A

30:2

46
Q

A deciduous upper molar tooth normally has…

A

3 roots

47
Q

Where is the parotid salivary gland situated?

A

Partly over the outside and behind the ramus

48
Q

The cranial nerve which supplies sensation to the teeth and jaws is the?

A

Fifth.

49
Q

What do the initials CPITN stand for?

A

Community periodontal index treatment needs.

50
Q

What is a characteristic of herpes Labialis?

A

Blisters on the lips

51
Q

Which one of the following is a sign rather than a symptom?

A

Skin colour

52
Q

Which one of the following best describes the position of the sub mandibular salivary gland?

A

In the posterior floor of the mouth under the tongue.

53
Q

What does AED stand for?

A

Automated External Defibulator

54
Q

Which nerve supplies sensation to the upper central incisors?

A

Anterior superior dental nerve

55
Q

Eating or digestive disorders can cause?

A

Erosion.

56
Q

The condition Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatis is presented in a child’s mouth as?

A

Small blisters on the oral mucosa

57
Q

Corticosteroids are prescribed to treat?

A

Arthritis.

58
Q

How should a patient suffering from shock be managed?

A

Keep them warm

59
Q

Which one of the following may occur if missing teeth are not replaced?

A

Over eruption of the opposing teeth.

60
Q

Which condition is managed by the use of Acyclovir?

A

Herpes Simplex.

61
Q

What medical emergency may occurring if a patient complains of pain down the left arm?

A

Myocardial infarction

62
Q

A patient is given a glucagon injection, what emergency had they experienced?

A

Hypoglycaemia

63
Q

The recording, handling and outcome of all patients complaints is?

A

Compulsory in all practices.

64
Q

Which is the most contributing factor to the occurrence of Aphthous ulcers?

A

Stress

65
Q

The purpose of a soft tissue examination is to detect?

A

Tissue change.

66
Q

Which one of the following describes the origin and attachment of the temporal muscle?

A

The side of the head to the coronoid process.

67
Q

Which structure forms the sigmoid notch with the neck of the condyles head?

A

Coronoid process

68
Q

Which instrument is used to measure pocket depth?

A

WHO probe

69
Q

Radiographs are used to monitor the progress of?

A

Orthodontic treatment

70
Q

What probing depth is represented by code 3 during BPE?

A

3.5mm-5.5mm

71
Q

Which one of the following is oral cancer?

A

Squamous cell

72
Q

The head of the condyle articulates in which of the following to form the temporo-mandibular joint?

A

Glenoid fossa.

73
Q

The largest salivary gland in the mouth is called?

A

Parotid.

74
Q

The additional cusp is located on?

A

Upper first permanent molars.

75
Q

Mucocele is a cyst created by?

A

Salivary glands.

76
Q

How long should archived dental patient records be kept?

A

11 years or until the patient is 25 years of age.

77
Q

Where does gaseous exchange occur?

A

Alveoli

78
Q

A very painful, bad smelling mouth with red gingival and ulcers just forming at the gingival margins are symptoms of which oral disease?

A

Acute ulcerative gingivitis

79
Q

Photographs are used as part of treatment planning for…

A

Orthodontics.

80
Q

What is a characteristic of herpes Labialis?

A

Blisters on the lips.

81
Q

In the oral cavity, a sinus is?

A

An opening from a pus filled cavity

82
Q

Which material is normally used to make a study model?

A

Plaster of Paris

83
Q

Which material is most likely to be used to take a first impression?

A

Alginate

84
Q

Which condition can photographs be used to show?

A

Pulpal necrosis

85
Q

A complaints procedure should include?

A

Written details of how patients can complain.

86
Q

What is the first action to take if a patient collapses?

A

Secure their airway

87
Q

Which one of the following would be used to assess the vitality of a tooth?

A

Ethyl Chloride

88
Q

Which organisation deals with patients who are dissatisfied with private dental treatments?

A

Dental complaints service.

89
Q

What articulates with the head of condyle to form the tempero-mandibular joint?

A

Glenoid fossa.

90
Q

Which nerve supplies sensation to all lower teeth?

A

Inferior dental nerve.

91
Q

What can be detected in a soft tissue examination?

A

Tissue change.

92
Q

Clinical records need to be contemporaneous. Which one of the following indicates the correct meaning of this term?

A

Date ordered

93
Q

What may occur in a hypoglycaemic collapse?

A

Sweating.

94
Q

Which legislation relates to the security of information held on the practice computer record systems?

A

Data protection act

95
Q

What is the first action to take if a patient faints?

A

Lay them down, feet raised.

96
Q

Which tooth is notation 23 in the FDI charting system?

A

Upper left permanent canine.

97
Q

Which is the most appropriate method of preventing interdental caries?

A

Effective flossing

98
Q

Which structure are the gingival fibres attached to?

A

Cementum