Question 1

What is defined as damage to the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe?&#10;A)Bronchitis&#10;B)Pneumonia&#10;C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)&#10;D)Asthma

Accepted Answer

C)COPD is a generic term used to describe damage to the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe.

Question 2

What is the risk of an alcoholic developing oral squamous cell carcinoma over a non-alcoholic?&#10;A)10-15 times more likely&#10;B)20-30 times more likely&#10;C)40-50 times more likely&#10;D)60-70 times more likely

Accepted Answer

A)It is 10-15 times more likely for a chronic alcoholic to develop oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Question 3

What signs and symptoms are associated with hypertension?&#10;A)Fatigue&#10;B)Dizziness&#10;C)Increased heart rate&#10;D)No signs or symptoms are present

Accepted Answer

D)Typically,there are no signs or symptoms associated with hypertension.

Question 4

Periodontal involvement in the HIV-positive patient advances slowly compared to the general population.This slower advancement is thought to be associated with the immunocompromised state.&#10;A)Both statements are true.&#10;B)Both statements are false.&#10;C)First statement is true,second statement is false.&#10;D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Accepted Answer

B)Periodontal disease advances quickly in the HIV-positive patient compared to the general population.The quicker advancement is thought be associated with the patients' immunocompromised state.

Question 5

What is one major obstacle that dental providers and patients must overcome when dealing with depression?&#10;A)Compulsive oral hygiene&#10;B)Poor oral hygiene&#10;C)Unnecessary dental emergencies&#10;D)Severe gag reflex

Accepted Answer

B)Patients experiencing depressive states could have little or no interest in maintaining proper oral hygiene.Providing proper oral hygiene education and referring patients to other medical professionals could help reduce the frequency or severity of these depressive episodes.

Question 6

Pallor (paleness)of the oral mucosa occurs when which medical condition is present?&#10;A)Alcoholism&#10;B)Asthma&#10;C)Hyperthyroidism&#10;D)Renal failure

Accepted Answer

D)A very common oral manifestation of someone in chronic renal failure is pallor of the oral mucosa.This is due to the lowering of the number of red blood cells present.

Question 7

A condition of hemophilia will MOST significantly interfere with what dental treatment?&#10;A)Prophylaxis&#10;B)Scaling and root planning&#10;C)Restorations&#10;D)Extractions

Accepted Answer

D)Hemophilia is a disorder of the body's blood-clotting system.If the hemophilia is mild to moderate,the patient can be treated in the dental office;if it is severe then treatment must be done in the hospital.Caution must be used when extracting multiple teeth,a splint should be made to cover and protect the extraction site.

Question 8

What is the major oral complication associated with epilepsy?&#10;A)Mucositis&#10;B)Xerostomia&#10;C)Gingival overgrowth&#10;D)Gingival recession

Accepted Answer

C)Phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia is the major oral complication associated with epilepsy.This gingival overgrowth can be reduced and controlled with proper oral hygiene.

Question 9

Rampant caries is commonly seen with which type of substance abuse?&#10;A)Marijuana&#10;B)Cocaine&#10;C)Meth&#10;D)Alcohol

Accepted Answer

C)The most common and related oral manifestation of methamphetamine use is rapid caries.This rapid decay process begins between the teeth and moves around the teeth at the cervical junction.

Question 10

What medical condition presents with an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the dentition?&#10;A)Hyperthyroidism&#10;B)Hypothyroidism&#10;C)Asthma&#10;D)Renal disease

Accepted Answer

B)Oral manifestations of hypothyroidism frequently include an enlarged tongue and delayed eruption of the teeth.In addition,there may be poor periodontal health.

Deck 27: Medically Compromised Populations