Question 1

Low estrogen production after menopause contributes to&#10;A) Increased osteoclast activity&#10;B) Increased osteoblast activity&#10;C) Decreased osteoclast activity&#10;D) Decreased osteoblast activity

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen levels after menopause lead to increased osteoclast activity, which results in more bone resorption and contributes to osteoporosis.

Question 2

Which of the following are risk factors for developing osteonecrosis of the jaw in persons taking bisphosphonates? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Tooth extraction&#10;B) Periodontal surgery&#10;C) Dental prophylaxis&#10;D) Implant placement

Accepted Answer

Tooth extraction&#10;Periodontal surgery&#10;Dental prophylaxis

Question 3

Which of the following conditions are more prevalent in women? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Tooth loss&#10;B) Dental caries&#10;C) Osteoporosis&#10;D) Cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

Tooth loss&#10;Dental caries&#10;Osteoporosis

Question 4

In the third trimester,when a pregnant woman lies flat on her back,the uterus can press on her inferior vena cava and impede venous return to the heart.This can be avoided during treatment by&#10;A) Placing the patient in an upright position&#10;B) Encouraging frequent position changes&#10;C) Placing a wedge underneath one of her hips to displace the uterus

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the third trimester,when a pregnant woman...

Question 5

Which of the following is associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw?&#10;A) Prostaglandin&#10;B) Estrogen&#10;C) Bisphosphonates&#10;D) Prednisone

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonates are drugs that are commonly used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases. However, long-term use of these drugs has been associated with a rare but serious side effect called osteonecrosis of the jaw, which is the death of jawbone tissue. The exact mechanism of how bisphosphonates cause this side effect is not fully understood, but it is thought to be related to their ability to inhibit bone resorption and remodeling. Other factors that may increase the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw include dental procedures, poor oral hygiene, and smoking. Prostaglandins and estrogen are not directly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw, and prednisone is a corticosteroid drug that is not typically used to treat bone diseases.

Question 6

Each of the following are characteristics of pregnancy granulomas EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?&#10;A) Occur most frequently in the area of inflammatory gingivitis or area of recurrent irritation&#10;B) Usually painless&#10;C) Commonly located in areas with misaligned teeth&#10;D) Are considered a malignancy

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy granulomas are non-cancerous growths that occur in response to irritation or trauma, and are not considered a malignancy. Therefore, option D is the exception.

Question 7

Microbial changes in the gingival sulcus can cause a shift from a healthy microbial flora to a more pathogenic microbial flora.This change has been attributed to those decreased levels of hormones in the blood,namely estrogen and progesterone.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

The first statement is true as research has shown that hormonal changes can indeed cause a shift in the microbial flora in the gingival sulcus, leading to a more pathogenic environment. However, the second statement is false as there are no studies suggesting that testosterone causes a shift in the microbial flora in the gingival sulcus. Only estrogen and progesterone have been implicated in this process.

Question 8

Pubescent girls who diet may be less likely to begin smoking than those not dieting.Women,from teenagers to young adults,gain an average of 2 to 5 pounds after they quit smoking.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pubescent girls who diet may be less...

Question 9

Mothers who chew gum with xylitol reduce the risk of transmitting&#10;A) Caries to their children&#10;B) Herpes viruses to their children&#10;C) Rhinovirus to their children&#10;D) Periodontitis to their children

Accepted Answer

Chewing gum with xylitol has been shown to reduce the levels of oral bacteria that cause tooth decay. By reducing the bacterial load in their mouths, mothers who chew gum with xylitol are less likely to transmit caries-causing bacteria to their children, thus reducing the risk of transmitting cavities to their children.

Question 10

A study revealed significant gender differences in the use of prescription drugs.According to the findings,women&#10;A) Were prescribed more medications across all age groups&#10;B) Had higher adherence rates to the use of medications&#10;C) Were prescribed appropriate drugs for their documented diseases

Accepted Answer

The study found that women were prescribed more medications across all age groups.

Question 11

Which of the following have been associated with maternal periodontitis? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Low birth weight&#10;B) Preterm birth&#10;C) Preeclampsia&#10;D) Autism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following have been associated...

Question 12

Pregnant women in the third trimester should be placed in a&#10;A) Supine position&#10;B) Semi-reclined position&#10;C) Upright position&#10;D) Trendelenburg position

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pregnant women in the third trimester should...

Question 13

The greatest rate of temporomandibular disorders would be expected in which population?&#10;A) Prepubescent males&#10;B) Prepubescent females&#10;C) Adult males&#10;D) Adult females

Accepted Answer

The answer of The greatest rate of temporomandibular disorders would...

Question 14

It is important to continue with routine dental care during pregnancy because the benefits compensate for any potential risks.&#10;A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.&#10;B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.&#10;C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.&#10;D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.&#10;E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is important to continue with routine...

Question 15

The hormones produced during female puberty lead to an increase in&#10;A) Erosion&#10;B) Periodontitis&#10;C) Caries&#10;D) Gingival inflammation

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormones produced during female puberty lead...

Question 16

There is a distinction between sex and gender.Gender refers to the socially defined differences between men and women.Sex refers to the biological differences between men and women.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a distinction between sex and...

Question 17

Fluctuation of sex hormones occurs throughout a woman's menstrual cycle.Studies show an increase in gingival bleeding during menstruation compared to the premenstrual phase.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fluctuation of sex hormones occurs throughout a...

Question 18

IV bisphosphonates are more likely to contribute to osteonecrosis of the jaw than oral bisphosphonates because IV bisphosphonates are more potent.&#10;A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.&#10;B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.&#10;C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.&#10;D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.&#10;E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IV bisphosphonates are more likely to contribute...

Deck 47: Mens and Womens Health Issues