313 Exam Flashcards
Which medication is used for the treatment of ANUG?
Metronidazole
Which method is used to test tooth vitality?
Ethyl Chloride
Xerostomia is more likely to be seen in patients taking which of the following medications?
Diuretics
Which of the following drugs is prescribed for a patient with ANUG?
Metronidazole.
Which of the following would be used to assess the function of the dentition?
Articulating paper.
Where should an epipen be stored?
In the emergency drugs.
During a basic periodontal examination, code 1 means?
Bleeding on probing.
What is the minimum age from which an individual can give valid consent for treatment?
16
A hypoglycaemic attack can occur in patients who suffer from which one of the following medical conditions?
Diabetes.
Photographs can be used to…
Show progress of treatment.
Which act states that the confidentiality of a patient’s notes is mandatory?
Data protection act
Annexate is used to reverse the action of
Midazolam
How many roots does the upper molar typically have?
3
The legislation: ‘Access to health records’ allows a patient to…
Gain access to either their records or a deceased member of the family.
The main function of the periodontal ligament is it?
Attach the tooth to the socket.
Which category of drug is Diazepam?
Sedative.
What is the expected pulse rate following a cardiac arrest?
None.
How many roots does the upper 1st pre molar have?
2
Identify a secondary cause of periodontal disease?
Diabetes.
What is the first sign of respiratory arrest?
Turning blue
What is the name of the tooth given for FDI notation 45?
Lower right second pre molar
Metronidazole is used specifically to treat which oral condition?
ANUG.
An occlusal radiograph can be used to assess?
An upper impacted incisor
The drug insulin is used to treat which one of the following medical conditions?
Diabetes
Inflammation of the tongue is known as…
Glossitis
The sigmoid notch lies between which pair of structure?
Head of condyle and the coronoid process.
Which condition is most likely to occur in an elderly patient?
Root surface caries.
Which muscle of mastication helps to move the jaw from side to side?
Lateral Pterygoid.
What is a BPE probe Used for?
To measure periodontal pocket depth.
Informed consent must be considered…
Sufficient
Consent given by a patient who has enough information to make a decision is called?
Informed
Which two fluids move through the circulatory system?
Blood and lymph
A virus to the parotid gland causing the gland to swell is cause by?
Mumps
How many years should records regarding the storage of drugs be retained?
11
A transilluminator is used in the diagnosis of which oral disease?
Caries
Where should a dental practice policy for dealing with patient complaints be found?
In the dental practice leaflet
What is the main function of the masseter muscle?
To close the mandible.
Which vessel supplies blood to the head and neck?
Carotid artery
The drug phenytoin is used to prevent which one of the following medical conditions?
Epilepsy
Which one of the following is more prevalent in an elderly patient?
Root surface caries.
Which medical condition can affect the periodontal tissue?
Diabetes
Where is the most appropriate place to store caustic drugs?
In a locked cupboard
What type of drug is Epanutin?
Anticonvulsant
What are the three principles of informed consent?
Informed, voluntarily and ability.
What is the current recommended ratio of chest compressions to breath CPR?
30:2
A deciduous upper molar tooth normally has…
3 roots
Where is the parotid salivary gland situated?
Partly over the outside and behind the ramus
The cranial nerve which supplies sensation to the teeth and jaws is the?
Fifth.
What do the initials CPITN stand for?
Community periodontal index treatment needs.
What is a characteristic of herpes Labialis?
Blisters on the lips
Which one of the following is a sign rather than a symptom?
Skin colour
Which one of the following best describes the position of the sub mandibular salivary gland?
In the posterior floor of the mouth under the tongue.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibulator
Which nerve supplies sensation to the upper central incisors?
Anterior superior dental nerve
Eating or digestive disorders can cause?
Erosion.
The condition Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatis is presented in a child’s mouth as?
Small blisters on the oral mucosa
Corticosteroids are prescribed to treat?
Arthritis.
How should a patient suffering from shock be managed?
Keep them warm
Which one of the following may occur if missing teeth are not replaced?
Over eruption of the opposing teeth.
Which condition is managed by the use of Acyclovir?
Herpes Simplex.
What medical emergency may occurring if a patient complains of pain down the left arm?
Myocardial infarction
A patient is given a glucagon injection, what emergency had they experienced?
Hypoglycaemia
The recording, handling and outcome of all patients complaints is?
Compulsory in all practices.
Which is the most contributing factor to the occurrence of Aphthous ulcers?
Stress
The purpose of a soft tissue examination is to detect?
Tissue change.
Which one of the following describes the origin and attachment of the temporal muscle?
The side of the head to the coronoid process.
Which structure forms the sigmoid notch with the neck of the condyles head?
Coronoid process
Which instrument is used to measure pocket depth?
WHO probe
Radiographs are used to monitor the progress of?
Orthodontic treatment
What probing depth is represented by code 3 during BPE?
3.5mm-5.5mm
Which one of the following is oral cancer?
Squamous cell
The head of the condyle articulates in which of the following to form the temporo-mandibular joint?
Glenoid fossa.
The largest salivary gland in the mouth is called?
Parotid.
The additional cusp is located on?
Upper first permanent molars.
Mucocele is a cyst created by?
Salivary glands.
How long should archived dental patient records be kept?
11 years or until the patient is 25 years of age.
Where does gaseous exchange occur?
Alveoli
A very painful, bad smelling mouth with red gingival and ulcers just forming at the gingival margins are symptoms of which oral disease?
Acute ulcerative gingivitis
Photographs are used as part of treatment planning for…
Orthodontics.
What is a characteristic of herpes Labialis?
Blisters on the lips.
In the oral cavity, a sinus is?
An opening from a pus filled cavity
Which material is normally used to make a study model?
Plaster of Paris
Which material is most likely to be used to take a first impression?
Alginate
Which condition can photographs be used to show?
Pulpal necrosis
A complaints procedure should include?
Written details of how patients can complain.
What is the first action to take if a patient collapses?
Secure their airway
Which one of the following would be used to assess the vitality of a tooth?
Ethyl Chloride
Which organisation deals with patients who are dissatisfied with private dental treatments?
Dental complaints service.
What articulates with the head of condyle to form the tempero-mandibular joint?
Glenoid fossa.
Which nerve supplies sensation to all lower teeth?
Inferior dental nerve.
What can be detected in a soft tissue examination?
Tissue change.
Clinical records need to be contemporaneous. Which one of the following indicates the correct meaning of this term?
Date ordered
What may occur in a hypoglycaemic collapse?
Sweating.
Which legislation relates to the security of information held on the practice computer record systems?
Data protection act
What is the first action to take if a patient faints?
Lay them down, feet raised.
Which tooth is notation 23 in the FDI charting system?
Upper left permanent canine.
Which is the most appropriate method of preventing interdental caries?
Effective flossing
Which structure are the gingival fibres attached to?
Cementum
