DH201 M2 Quiz 1 Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What drugs of abuse and dependence during pregnancy is related to what adverse conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Tetracycline/Intrinsic stain, Smoking/Alcohol leads to low birth weight
During which trimester of pregnancy lying in the supine position can be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman due to the
weight of the fetus pressing on circulatory vessels. Patient positioning should be adjusted by laying which side? -
CORRECT ANSWER -3rd Trimester/Roll to the left side
What is an epulis gravidarum? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pregnancy granuloma/Pregnancy tumor
Why can Valerian alter treatment procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER -it can result in increased sedative effects
from using anesthesia
Why can tissues bleed easily during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -increased levels of estrogen
Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She
announces that she is 5 months pregnant. Mary reports that the swelling appeared in the past month, and she is concerned
about it. The most important procedure to complete during the initial dental hygiene appointment is: __________
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -biofilm control
For safety purposes, taking radiographs during pregnancy is recommended when? - CORRECT ANSWER -when
clinically necessary, or if needed in the 2nd trimester
The safest time for providing dental care to a pregnant patient is during which trimester? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2nd trimester
The tooth buds of the fetus form by what week of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -6th week
Is the conventional nipple reported to cause less or more severity of malocclusion. - CORRECT ANSWER -more
severe
Use of fluoride supplementation can begin at what age? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 months
Vitamin D is essential during pregnancy to prevent what? - CORRECT ANSWER -neural tube defects & low birth
weight
What over-the-counter supplement is known to produce allergic reactions such that the patient should be advised about its
use during pregnancy. - CORRECT ANSWER -Echinacea
What are the last primary teeth to fully develop in the mouth including the root and the enamel layer? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Canines
What are some barriers to dental care for pediatric patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -• Availability of dental
providers that accept the insurance
• Financial situation
• Lack of parental oral health literacy
• Language barrier
• Transportation
Is fluorinated toothpaste a consideration that impacts early childhood oral disease? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes,
because fluoride aids in the prevention of early childhood oral disease, remineralization of enamel, reduces caries risk,
inhibits bacterial activity
A primary tooth that appears as a bifid crown on a single root is known as _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER -gemination
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What drugs of abuse and dependence during pregnancy is related to what adverse conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Tetracycline/Intrinsic stain, Smoking/Alcohol leads to low birth weight
During which trimester of pregnancy lying in the supine position can be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman due to the
weight of the fetus pressing on circulatory vessels. Patient positioning should be adjusted by laying which side? -
CORRECT ANSWER -3rd Trimester/Roll to the left side
What is an epulis gravidarum? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pregnancy granuloma/Pregnancy tumor
Why can Valerian alter treatment procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER -it can result in increased sedative effects
from using anesthesia
Why can tissues bleed easily during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -increased levels of estrogen
Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She
announces that she is 5 months pregnant. Mary reports that the swelling appeared in the past month, and she is concerned
about it. The most important procedure to complete during the initial dental hygiene appointment is: __________
_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -biofilm control
For safety purposes, taking radiographs during pregnancy is recommended when? - CORRECT ANSWER -when
clinically necessary, or if needed in the 2nd trimester
The safest time for providing dental care to a pregnant patient is during which trimester? - CORRECT ANSWER -
2nd trimester
The tooth buds of the fetus form by what week of pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -6th week
Is the conventional nipple reported to cause less or more severity of malocclusion. - CORRECT ANSWER -more
severe
Use of fluoride supplementation can begin at what age? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 months
Vitamin D is essential during pregnancy to prevent what? - CORRECT ANSWER -neural tube defects & low birth
weight
What over-the-counter supplement is known to produce allergic reactions such that the patient should be advised about its
use during pregnancy. - CORRECT ANSWER -Echinacea
What are the last primary teeth to fully develop in the mouth including the root and the enamel layer? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Canines
What are some barriers to dental care for pediatric patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -• Availability of dental
providers that accept the insurance
• Financial situation
• Lack of parental oral health literacy
• Language barrier
• Transportation
Is fluorinated toothpaste a consideration that impacts early childhood oral disease? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes,
because fluoride aids in the prevention of early childhood oral disease, remineralization of enamel, reduces caries risk,
inhibits bacterial activity
A primary tooth that appears as a bifid crown on a single root is known as _____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER -gemination
