TOK Flashcards
Which of the following should not be given to asthmatic patients?
ibuprofen
Fluconazole and miconazole are contraindicated in patients taking which of the following:
warfarin, statins
Which of the following options are suitable to treat a 13-year-old child presenting with mild to moderate toothache?
A dentate patient, not taking any other medication, presents with Angular Cheilitis. Which is the most appropriate first line treatment?:
Paracetamol…?
Is hepatotoxic in overdose.
Is anti-pyretic.
Has a maximum daily dose of 4g for an adult.
As a PAYE registered employer, you should:
Which of the following statements are true? The radiation protection adviser…
- is appointed in writing
- is consulted to advise on compliance with the regulations and all aspects of radiation protection
- Must have documented evidence of the scope of advice they are required to give
A practitioner profile is available from Practitioner Services to all list numbers in Scotland on an annual basis. Which of the following information does this report contain?
With regards to Verifiable CPD, which of the following statements is/are true?
Which of the following are true in relation to midazolam (select all that apply):
Under the SDR which of the following are correct regarding simple excision of soft tissue to lengthen crowns?
Which two of these antibiotics are most suitable for a 50 year old male taking methotrexate 25mg orally once per week?
The main recommendations from the 2013 Francis report of the Mid Staffordshire Trust enquiry included which of the following?
A ‘domiciliary care dentist’ is eligible for payments for all treatments they provide in their assigned care home, in addition to a Care and Treatment Allowance, Equipment Allowance and payments under SDR item 8 ‘Domiciliary Visit and Recalled Attendance’, true or false?
True
Which of the following statements are true regarding patients taking Dabigatran (DOAC)?
Instruments should be inspected under an illuminated magnifier
After cleaning and before sterilisation.
Which of the following practice expenditures can be claimed as a legitimate business expense?
Which of the following routine maintenance checks should you carry out on a regular basis?
If a Dental Practitioner is unsure if a patient who is deemed incompetent under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 has a welfare proxy, he/she could establish the identity of any proxy by contacting a number of authorities. These include:
- Social Services
- The patient’s doctor
- The Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland)
NSAIDS eg aspirin or Ibuprofen have an increased bleeding risk due to which effect?
The subscription fee to some Professional Indemnity Organisations…?:
According to the SDCEP guidelines:
NHS Scotland complaints handling procedure recommends that straightforward complaints should be dealt with:
By “early resolution” within 5 days
In patients having daily injections of Tinzaparin Sodium for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis who require a surgical extraction
Which of the following are GDC registered dentists required to do annually?:
Which statement is true?
In a collapsed adult patient who is unresponsive
and breathing normally, the recovery position may be indicated
Which of the following used items can you legally dispose of in the non-healthcare waste (black stream) system?
None of the above
In the event of death in service, members of the NHS Pension Scheme are entitled to which of the following benefits:-
Which of the following should the first aid box in your dental practice contain?
Miconazole cream 2% for angular chelitis can:
be applied twice daily to the angles of the mouth
As defined in the Statement of Dental Remuneration, what is the prior approval limit?
£600
A General Dental Practitioner would be required to notify which of the following incidents to the Health & Safety Executive?
The correct initial response to a patient’s complaint which requires investigation is…?
The in-practice complaints management process requires that all complaints are initially made in writing.
False
A claim for orthodontic assessment should be written on which form?
GP17(O)
If a patient is hypoglycaemic and becomes unconscious or uncooperative, which of the following are indicated
i.m. glucagon
In relation to giving advice to a patient taking oral bisphosphonates, before the commencement of your treatment which of the four statements is false?
Explain to the patient that they should have drug holidays during dental treatment
In regards to CBCT, which of the following is / are correct?
- Additional training is required in order to justify, perform or interpret CBCT examinations
- Practical training in use of the imaging software will be required
A radiographic report for a patient undergoing periodontal assessment should include
- Presence of sub-gingival calculus
- The degree of bone loss
- The presence of any furcation defects
- The type of bone loss - horizontal or angular
As defined in the Statement of Dental Remuneration, stainless steel crowns may only be placed on deciduous molar teeth.
False
GDPR stands for
General Data Protection Regulations
Employees of your dental practice with at least 6 months continuous service are entitled to which of the following?
Which of the following is/are true of Fire Risk Management in Dental Practices:
If you suspect a child patient may be suffering neglect, which of the following is/are an appropriate course(s) of action?
A patient presents to your practice with what you think is undiagnosed trigeminal neuragia. Which of the following is/are true:
Which of the following injuries are reportable to the Health and Safety Executive?
- An injury resulting from electric shock in the practice
- An employee contracts a work related disease
- An employee is killed at work
A patient attends for the provision of F/F dentures but does not return after the try-in stage. What is the minimum number of complete calendar months from when the patient last attended that you should wait before claiming your fee?
In Scotland, you can re-use endo files on the same patient after they have been autoclaved.
False
Under normal circumstances your local Health Board has a responsibility to investigate in the event a patient makes a complaint directly to them about your service.
The dental nurse you have just interviewed and appointed then informs you that she is 2 months pregnant. What should you do? Select all that apply.
- Inform the unsuccessful candidates that you appreciated their attendance at interview but that they were unfortunately unsuccessful.
- Provide them with a written contract within the normal time frame.
Where should waste amalgam be stored in the dental surgery?
In a specific controlled waste container, lined with Mercury-absorbing foam
What statements are true for patients presenting with trigeminal neuralgia in general practice?
What measures are appropriate after a mercury spillage?
- Wear rubber gloves and a mask
- Place all spillage into a sealed container
- Spread flowers of sulphur over affected area
- Remove gross spillage with small brush and scoop
Automated external defibrillation requires placing one electrode 1cm below the left clavicle and one electrode on the right side of the chest of the patient
False
A patient informs you that they have changed their name and/or sex when they chose to live in a changed gender and that they have had their CHI number changed via their GP. How can you ensure their records remain up to date?
How often can adrenaline be administered to a patient in anaphylaxis?
Every 5 minutes
GDPR gives data subjects which of the following
Following a needlestick injury, what is the first thing that should be done?
Encourage bleeding by squeezing above the wound and wash injury thoroughly with warm water and soap
Abatement percentage for Continuing Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) depends on which of the following?
A patient wants a bridge to replace an upper central incisor that has yet to be extracted. What is the minimum time that the SDR states you should normally wait between the extraction and the construction of the permanent bridge?
6 months
Which of the following is an appropriate antifungal medication for a patient taking warfarin?
Nystatin
In a 23 year old patient with severe ANUG
An appropriate drug regimen would be Metronidazole tablets 400mg, three times daily for 3 days
If drug treatment is required to treat a dental abscess in an adult patient who is allergic to penicillin, which drug is recommended as an appropriate first-line alternative?
Metronidazole
A fit and healthy 24-year-old patient has the prodromal symptoms of a cold sore on the lower lip.
What would be most appropriate to prescribe?
Aciclovir cream
What are suitable topical treatments for herpes labialis in adults?
Aciclovir cream
The correct order of doffing PPE is:
When taking a dental radiograph, the operator must be able to?
Observe the x-ray warning lights and audible exposure and ensure the exposure terminates
Which of the following is/are true of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW act)?
- All employed staff are covered by the act whilst on the practice premises
- Employees of utility companies or suppliers are covered by the act whilst on the premises
A warfarinised, pain free, patient requires an extraction and can attend any day and at any time.
The patient has a stable INR reading 3.8.
Best management would be to treat this patient:
In the early part of the day and early in the working week within 72 hours of having their INR checked
Which of the following is/are true of NHS complaints procedures in Scotland?
- A complaint should normally be made within 6 months of the date of discovery provided that it is within 12 months of the incident.
- Send the complainant a written acknowledgement of the complaint within 3 working days of the date on which the complaint is received, or as soon as reasonably practicable.
- All details of the complaint should be recorded in writing
A dentist with an NHS list number must notify the Health Board if he/she intends to be absent from the practice for a period exceeding?
28 Days
Doxycycline dispersible tablets
Under prescription, which of the following treatments can be carried out by therapists?
- Pulpotomies on primary teeth
- Root surface debridement
- Extractions of primary teeth
- Single surface fillings in any tooth
Which Certificate of Insurance must be clearly displayed within a dental practice?:
Employers Liability Insurance
Which of the following drugs are Vitamin K Antagonists?
Warfarin
If a retiring NHS GDP cannot find another dentist to take on patients, what happens?
Following a DRO examination of an NHS dental patient, a code 4 or D would indicate which of the following?
The Dental Reference Officer has concerns relating to the clinical care provided or proposed that are of such concern that the matter should be discussed with/referred to the Health Board
You have agreed to provide a root canal treatment for an NHS registered patient for their lower left second molar tooth. This tooth will require a crown as a final restoration. The patient has requested that a metal shell crown should not be placed on this tooth following root treatment and has requested a tooth-coloured crown. As defined in the Statement of Dental Remuneration, which of the following is/are correct?
- You should provide a written treatment plan, including a cost estimate for any proposed treatment ensuring that NHS and private options are clearly stated.
- You should discuss with the patient the options they have, indicating that they may receive a mixture of NHS and private care for the treatment of this tooth if they wish.
CPD participation is only verifiable if
CPD providers quality assure the content delivery of CPD
Who has responsibility for Health and Safety in your dental practice?
For a patient’s consent to be valid, which of the following must apply?
- The patient must be informed of the risks involved in a procedure.
- You have to believe they are able to understand what is involved in a procedure.
The maximum duration for a certificate of incapacity is:
Which of the following are recognised as being ‘key stages’ in the Duty of Candour procedure?
As defined in the Statement of Dental Remuneration, which of the following is/are true about sedation under NHS arrangements?
Item 6(b) Sedation may be claimed for each visit in which a patient requires sedation for dental treatment
An ‘HC1’ form is used…
Which of the following topics do the GDC recommend or highly recommend for CPD in the dentists 5 year cycle?
What does PAYE stand for?
Pay As You Earn
Which of the following are true?
- Confidential information about patients may be shared freely after their death
- Under normal circumstances, patient information can be shared with their general medical practitioner without first explaining what information is being shared and why
- Under normal circumstances, patients should be allowed to withhold their information from others who will be involved in their healthcare
- Talking about patients in a place where you may be overheard could constitute a breach of confidentiality
- Under normal circumstances, patients should be allowed to withhold their information from others who will be involved in their healthcare
- Talking about patients in a place where you may be overheard could constitute a breach of confidentiality
As an employer, PAYE and NI records for staff should be retained for how long after the end of the tax year they relate to?
A 35 year old employee who has worked with you for 8 years would be entitled to how much redundancy pay?
Which statements are true regarding the situation below? Select those that apply:
A patient is about to have a dental procedure. When getting up from the chair in the waiting room they collapse.
It may be appropriate not to call an ambulance if the collapse is brief (less than 1 minute) and the patient fully recovers
The collapse may have been caused by sudden drop in cerebral perfusion
There are no safety considerations for the helpers in this situation
Elevating the legs of the patient may be appropriate
Adrenaline i.m. should be given immediately
- Elevating the legs of the patient may be appropriate
- It may be appropriate not to call an ambulance if the collapse is brief (less than 1 minute) and the patient fully recovers
- The collapse may have been caused by sudden drop in cerebral perfusion
Your Dental Nurse who has been employed with you for a year tells you that she is pregnant and would like to know the rules relating to maternity leave and pay. Which of the following is/are true: