Unit 1, Chapter 3

Question 1

Premedicate (1:3)

Answer 1

Taking of pre-treatment medication (antibiotics) to prevent disease AKA: Premedication or antibiotic prophylaxis

Question 2

Bleach (1:3)

Answer 2

Tooth whitening agent that produces whiter, brighter teeth

Question 3

Hemostasis (1:3)

Answer 3

The process of arresting bleeding by the use of vasoconstrictors to encourage coagulation

Question 4

Drug Addiction (1:3)

Answer 4

A physical dependency on a drug

Question 5

Charting (1:3)

Answer 5

A documentation process of previous and needed dental work using symbols and colors

Question 6

Pulse Oximetry (1:3)

Answer 6

Measurement of the level of the oxygen in the blood

Question 7

Bitewing (1:3)

Answer 7

Type of image used for interproximal examination and shows the crowns of both arches on one film

Question 8

Control Panel (1:3)

Answer 8

Portion of the x-ray unit that contains the master switch, the indicator light, selector and exposure buttons

Question 9

Digital Image (1:3)

Answer 9

Electronic signals captured by sensors and displayed on a computer monitor

Question 10

Panoramic Film/Mage (1:3)

Answer 10

Extraoral image taken either on film or digitally that provides a wide view of both the upper and lower jaws.

Question 11

Periapical (1:3)

Answer 11

Radiographic view that shows the crown, root tip and surrounding structures

Question 12

Intrinsic stains (1:3)

Answer 12

Occur within the tooth surfaces caused by environmental sources and cannot be removed by means of coronal polishing