RDA WRITTEN EXAM (COMBO 1 & 2) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED GRADE A+)
UPDATED
The drug of choice in the treatment of a mild asthma attack is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Epinephrine in a bronchodilater.
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *swelling of
larynx
*cynaosis (absence of vitals)
Characteristics of epilepsy and precautions include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*ascertain that the pt. has been taking his/her medication
*avoid fatigue
*avoid undue stress to dental treatment
Generally if a patient becomes unconcious and you know he/she is a diabetic, a
dentist would: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Treat as a hypoglycemic
The following are symptoms of anaphylatic shock: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*erythema (redness)
*rash
*itching
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,Symptoms of angina pectoris include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *elevation of vital
signs
*radiating pain to the left shoulder and arm
*dull aching squeezing pain beneath the sternum
Another term for "heart attack" is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Mayocardial
infarction
The symptoms of a mayocardial infarction are similar to those of: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Angina pectoris
Early symptoms of syncope are: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *pallor (extreme
paleness)
*perspiration
During a partial airway obstruction: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *the pt. may gasp
for breath
*attempt to remove the obstruction if the pt. is concious
*air is unable to reach the lungs due to blocked airway
An operation, by which an opening is made in the windpipe is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- *called a tracheotomy
*generally not indicated for dental obstruction
If a patient is suffering from hyperventilation: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *stop
dental treatment
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,*have pt. breath into a small paper bag
*remove all materials from the pt.'s mouth
During a bronchial asthma attack, epinephrine: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *may be
administered subcutaneously
*may be administered along with oxygen
An almost immeadiate reaction to a drug is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Anaphylactic shock
When an epileptic patient is scheduled for treatment: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*be sure a comprehensive medical history is obtained
*he/she should avoid psycological stress
*be sure the pt. has taken his/her regular medication
*watch for early signs of seizure
*you may inquire as to when their last seizure occurred
In placement of a post extraction dressing, which of the following does NOT take
place: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Anesthetic is always used.
After removal of a post extraction dressing, the area may be flushed with: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- A saline solution or hydrogen peroxide
Immeadiately after surgery, it is normal for tissue to: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Appear red
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, Post extraction dressings are removed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- As the dentist
prescribes
In treatment of dry socket, the dentist may first irrigate the alveolus with: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *warm water
*hydrogen peroxide
*saline solution
The following are symptoms of mayocardial infarction: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*sharp pain beneath sternum and difficulty breathing
*pain is not relieved after giving nitroglycerine medication
This drug may be necessary for treating a mayocardial infarction: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Morphine
A common medication for angina pectoris is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Nitroglycerine
Dental treatment generally should not be adminitered for a mayocardial
infarction patient: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- For at least six months after the
attack
The characteristics of syncope are: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *decrease in oxygen
to the brain
*salivation
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CORRECT ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED GRADE A+)
UPDATED
The drug of choice in the treatment of a mild asthma attack is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Epinephrine in a bronchodilater.
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *swelling of
larynx
*cynaosis (absence of vitals)
Characteristics of epilepsy and precautions include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*ascertain that the pt. has been taking his/her medication
*avoid fatigue
*avoid undue stress to dental treatment
Generally if a patient becomes unconcious and you know he/she is a diabetic, a
dentist would: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Treat as a hypoglycemic
The following are symptoms of anaphylatic shock: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*erythema (redness)
*rash
*itching
1
,Symptoms of angina pectoris include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *elevation of vital
signs
*radiating pain to the left shoulder and arm
*dull aching squeezing pain beneath the sternum
Another term for "heart attack" is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Mayocardial
infarction
The symptoms of a mayocardial infarction are similar to those of: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Angina pectoris
Early symptoms of syncope are: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *pallor (extreme
paleness)
*perspiration
During a partial airway obstruction: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *the pt. may gasp
for breath
*attempt to remove the obstruction if the pt. is concious
*air is unable to reach the lungs due to blocked airway
An operation, by which an opening is made in the windpipe is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- *called a tracheotomy
*generally not indicated for dental obstruction
If a patient is suffering from hyperventilation: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *stop
dental treatment
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,*have pt. breath into a small paper bag
*remove all materials from the pt.'s mouth
During a bronchial asthma attack, epinephrine: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *may be
administered subcutaneously
*may be administered along with oxygen
An almost immeadiate reaction to a drug is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Anaphylactic shock
When an epileptic patient is scheduled for treatment: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*be sure a comprehensive medical history is obtained
*he/she should avoid psycological stress
*be sure the pt. has taken his/her regular medication
*watch for early signs of seizure
*you may inquire as to when their last seizure occurred
In placement of a post extraction dressing, which of the following does NOT take
place: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Anesthetic is always used.
After removal of a post extraction dressing, the area may be flushed with: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- A saline solution or hydrogen peroxide
Immeadiately after surgery, it is normal for tissue to: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Appear red
3
, Post extraction dressings are removed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- As the dentist
prescribes
In treatment of dry socket, the dentist may first irrigate the alveolus with: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *warm water
*hydrogen peroxide
*saline solution
The following are symptoms of mayocardial infarction: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
*sharp pain beneath sternum and difficulty breathing
*pain is not relieved after giving nitroglycerine medication
This drug may be necessary for treating a mayocardial infarction: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Morphine
A common medication for angina pectoris is: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Nitroglycerine
Dental treatment generally should not be adminitered for a mayocardial
infarction patient: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- For at least six months after the
attack
The characteristics of syncope are: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- *decrease in oxygen
to the brain
*salivation
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