ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND

Dental Hygiene Seminars NBDHE

ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT ANSWERS -

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The zone in which structures are clearly demonstrated on a panoramic radiograph is termed the: A- focal trough B- ghost image C- midsagittal plane D- rotation center - CORRECT ANSWER-A

All of the following are characteristics of x-rays EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?A- can cause ionization B- can produce an image C- have a wavelength D- travel at the speed of sound - CORRECT ANSWER-D

In most states, radiation protection laws require that the size of the dental x-ray beam at a patient's

face be of a diameter of no more than:

A- 2.75 inches B- 3 inches C- 3.25 inches D- 3.75 inches - CORRECT ANSWER-A

On a prescription, which abbreviation stands for "twice a day"?A- ac B- bid C- qid D- tad - CORRECT ANSWER-B

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Which function does Narcan (Naloxone) possess?A- manages local anesthetic overdose B- manages major depression C- relieves moderate to severe pain D- reverses effects of opioid drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-D

Which mechanism of action occurs with penicillin?A- destroys bacterial cell wall B- inhibits bacterial protein synthesis C- inhibits nucleic acid (DNA) synthesis in pathogenic bacteria D- reduces inflammation associated with infections - CORRECT ANSWER-A

Which description defines duration of a drug?A- length of time a drug has an effect B- maximum response on the log-dose curve C- pharmacological activity of a drug D- time it takes for a drug to produce an effect - CORRECT ANSWER-A

During an emergency, which route of administration results in the fastest onset of a drug's action?A- IV B- oral dose C- subcutaneous route D- sublingual dose - CORRECT ANSWER-A

Which drug may increase amount of bleeding during scaling and root planing?A- Acetaminophen B- Aspirin C- Codeine D- Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER-B

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In milligrams, which maximum amount of epinephrine can be administered for a patient with CV disease?

A- .02

B- .04

C- .2

D- .4 - CORRECT ANSWER-B

Which organ's greatest role is absorbing orally administered medications?A- Kidneys B- Liver C- Small Intestine D- Stomach - CORRECT ANSWER-C

Which adverse reaction is commonly associated with opioid analgesics?A- Diarrhea B- Hypertension C- sedation D- superinfection - CORRECT ANSWER-C

Which medication has an adverse effect of gingival hyperplasia?A- cyclosporine B- penicillin C- tenormin (Atenolol) D- vasotec (Enalapril) - CORRECT ANSWER-A

Which condition is managed by lithium?A- bacterial infection B- bipolar disorder C- Epilepsy D- Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-B 3 / 4

Which local anesthetic is inactivated by blood plasma esterases?A- Lidocaine B- Mepivacaine C- Prilocaine D- Procaine - CORRECT ANSWER-D

Which condition do antihyperlipidemic drugs manage?A- asthma B- High cholesterol C- major depression disorders D- seizure disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-B

Which medication immediately relieves asthma symptoms?A- Naloxone (Narcan) B- Procardia (Nifedipine) C- Serevent (Salmeterol) D- Ventolin (Albuterol) - CORRECT ANSWER-D

Which nonselective beta-blocker is indicated for treating hypertension?A- Cardura (Doxazosin) B- Inderal (Propranolol) C- Tenormin (Atenolol) D- Timoptic (Timolol) - CORRECT ANSWER-B

Which condition does gabapentin (Neurontin) treat?A- hypertension B- mild allergy C- seizure disorder D- type II diabetes mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER-C

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