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Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin C? - ANSWER - Steak, brown rice, and corn Although corn has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source as provided from broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Which element is found in proteins and not carbohydrates? - ANSWER - Iron Nitrogen is found in protein, but not carbohydrates. Iron is not an element found in either nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in carbohydrates and proteins.
Some vitamin K requirements are met through the synthesis of - ANSWER - intestinal bacteria
Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? - ANSWER - Thiamin
Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic metabolism? - ANSWER - Liver
Which procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for oral cancer? - ANSWER - Scalpel biopsy 1 / 4
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pg. 2 A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic radiograph reveals the apical thirst of roots #1 & #2 have fused together.Which best defines this anomaly? - ANSWER - Concrescence Concrescence is the fusion of 2 individually developed teeth with cementum only. Gemination occurs when a single tooth bud forms tow joined teeth.
A patient's intramural examination reveals a well-circumscribed, raised lesion along the lateral border of the tongue. The lesion is soft, deep purple and measures 2mm diameter. The patient believes it first appeared after accidentally biting the tongue. Which best defines the lesion? - ANSWER - Hemangioma
Which infectious disease is NOT caused by the coxsackievirus? - ANSWER - Verruca vulgaris Verruca vulgaris is an oral wart caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV)
In which region does an early symptom of measles appear? - ANSWER
- Buccal mucosa
A pregnant woman reports a freely moveable, deep red tissue mass, which extends from the labial gingival between maxillary right premolars. The surface of the lesion is ulcerated and bleeds easily. A histologic analysis indicates the lesion is composed of connective tissue, capillaries, and inflammatory cells. Which best defines the lesion? - ANSWER - Pyogenic granuloma
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pg. 3 A patient's buccal mucosa exhibits tiny white nodules connected by slender raised lines in a lace-like pattern. This finding is a clinical manifestation of - ANSWER - lichen plants
The parents of a 7 yr old are concerned by the development a soft, blue, vesicle-like swelling on the gingiva where tooth #8 is expected to erupt.No significant radiographic findings exist other than the partial eruption of tooth #8. Which course of action is recommended? - ANSWER - No treatment is required; the cyst will dissipate naturally.
Which best describes the etiology of pemphigus vulgaris? - ANSWER - Autoimmune response
The most common tumor of the salivary glands is ranula. A ranula is clinically found on the floor of the mouth. - ANSWER - The first statement is false, the second is true.
During pregnancy, when do most embryonic cleft malformations occur?
- ANSWER - First trimester
Where is chronic atrophic candidiasis most likely found? - ANSWER - Palate
Which description best explains the phenomenon of referred pain? - ANSWER - Convergence of sensory nerve impulses
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pg. 4 Which results will ensue if a kilovolt peak (kVp) below 65 is used when exposing radiographs? - ANSWER - Exposure to radiation is increased
After taking a periodical of tooth #24 using the paralleling technique, the dental hygienist notices the image appears elongated. How would the dental hygienist correct this error? - ANSWER - Increase negative vertical angulation
A patient in her seventh mont ho pregnancy begins to feel nauseous during the dental prophylaxis. Suddenly, the patient begins to sweat and starts grasping for air. What is the patient experiencing? - ANSWER - Supine hypotensive syndrome Supine hypotensive syndrome is an abrupt fall in blood pressure resulting from compression of the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when the patient is in a supine position. It manifests as bradycardia, sweating, nausea, weakness, and air hunger.
Which vaccination does OSHA require employers to offer all personnel at risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials? - ANSWER - Hepatitis B
Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water systems EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- Acidulated phosphate
- Hydrofluorosilicic acid
- Sodium fluoride
- Sodium silicofluoride - ANSWER - Acidulated phosphate
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