CLINIC THEORY MIDTERM 1 ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉What are the three main mechanisms that participate in the non-
oral manifestations of oral disease? Answer: Bacteria alone (S.
Mutans, P. Gingivalis), bacterial products (endo/exotoxins), and
inflammatory reaction (biofilm, perio)
◉What occurs when the inside of arteries narrow with buildup of
deposits called plaque or atheroma Answer: Atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ACVD)
◉What is a diabetic coma? Answer: Too much sugar in the blood,
too little insulin (hyperglycemia)
◉What is insulin shock? Answer: Not enough sugar in the blood, too
much insulin (hypoglycemia)
◉What are risk factors for diabetes? Answer: Obesity, physical
activity, family history, race, age, and abnormal cholesterol levels
, ◉Non-diabetic patients have an A1c of what? Answer: Under 5.7
◉What are adverse pregnancy outcomes? Answer: Low birth
weight (under 5.5 lbs), preterm birth (less than 37 weeks),
preeclampsia (mother has high BP)
◉What are adverse pregnancy outcomes generally associated with?
Answer: Inflammation and intrauterine infections
◉Where is the concentration of inflammatory mediators in a
pregnant person? Answer: In the amniotic fluid
◉What side of the body should a pregnant patient be positioned?
Answer: Left
◉Periodontal treatment studies have shown a decreased ___________
and improved _________ in patients with ACVD. Answer: Decreased
serum level of C-reactive protein, improved endothelial function
◉Three-month intervals of care have shown to reduce patient's A1c
by? Answer: 0.36%
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉What are the three main mechanisms that participate in the non-
oral manifestations of oral disease? Answer: Bacteria alone (S.
Mutans, P. Gingivalis), bacterial products (endo/exotoxins), and
inflammatory reaction (biofilm, perio)
◉What occurs when the inside of arteries narrow with buildup of
deposits called plaque or atheroma Answer: Atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ACVD)
◉What is a diabetic coma? Answer: Too much sugar in the blood,
too little insulin (hyperglycemia)
◉What is insulin shock? Answer: Not enough sugar in the blood, too
much insulin (hypoglycemia)
◉What are risk factors for diabetes? Answer: Obesity, physical
activity, family history, race, age, and abnormal cholesterol levels
, ◉Non-diabetic patients have an A1c of what? Answer: Under 5.7
◉What are adverse pregnancy outcomes? Answer: Low birth
weight (under 5.5 lbs), preterm birth (less than 37 weeks),
preeclampsia (mother has high BP)
◉What are adverse pregnancy outcomes generally associated with?
Answer: Inflammation and intrauterine infections
◉Where is the concentration of inflammatory mediators in a
pregnant person? Answer: In the amniotic fluid
◉What side of the body should a pregnant patient be positioned?
Answer: Left
◉Periodontal treatment studies have shown a decreased ___________
and improved _________ in patients with ACVD. Answer: Decreased
serum level of C-reactive protein, improved endothelial function
◉Three-month intervals of care have shown to reduce patient's A1c
by? Answer: 0.36%
