DH201 M9 Quiz #4 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A seizure is a: c.paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain activity.
a.rapid succession of epileptic spasms without intervals of
consciousness.
b.state of continuous, unremitting action of muscular
contraction.
c.paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain
activity.
d.sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of
muscles.
Bill, a 30-year-old patient, presents to the office for routine d.fibroblasts and osteoblasts depositing excessive extracellular matrix.
dental hygiene therapy. Bill has always reported that he
has had seizures. This visit he indicates that he has been
having a seizure about once a week. Since his seizures
have been happening more frequently, his doctor has put
him on phenytoin. The dental hygienist asks Bill about his
seizures and he states that he usually notices very strong
smells before his seizures. His seizures usually last about 10
seconds, he loses consciousness, and usually his eyelids
twitch. He comes out of it quickly and usually does not
remember what has happened. During the intraoral exam
the dental hygienist notes that the gingiva in the upper
anterior interdental area is enlarged and is somewhat
fibrotic. Bill says he has noticed it but it is not painful.
Gingival hyperplasia is caused by:
a.edema and inflammation in gingival tissue.
b.an increased size in osteoclasts.
c.an increase in size of the cells of the gingiva.
d.fibroblasts and osteoblasts depositing excessive
extracellular matrix.
When a seizure occurs, the dental hygienist should: b.move all sharp objects out of the way.
a.put a bite block between the teeth.
b.move all sharp objects out of the way.
c.restrain the patient.
d.call emergency medical services.
The antiepileptic drug phenytoin can cause what oral b.Gingival hyperplasia
changes?
a. Fungal infection
b. Gingival hyperplasia
c.Gingivitis
d.Radio-osteonecrosis
, Diagnosis of epileptic syndromes are made from all of the a.ECG.
following, except:
a. ECG.
b. functional neuroimaging.
c.clinical signs and symptoms.
d.history.
e.EEG.
The onset of schizophrenia in females is usually between a.16 and 30 years old.
the ages of:
a.16 and 30 years old.
b.8 and 12 years old.
c.40 and 50 years old.
d.25 and 35 years old.
A patient with photosensitivity should be given __________ d.tinted protective glasses
during dental hygiene therapy.
a.fluoride
b.saliva substitutes
c.local anesthesia
d.tinted protective glasses
Which of the following is not true concerning bipolar c.It is more prevalent in men.
disorder?
a. The average onset is in the mid-20s.
b. The patient may have a decreased need for sleep.
c. It is more prevalent in men.
d. It has a high rate of comorbidity with metabolic
syndrome.
Which of the following is true of patients with pica? c.It typically occurs in adults.
a.Pica is defined as engaging in persistent eating of ice for
at least 1 month.
b. The patient may have nutritional deficiencies.
c. It typically occurs in adults.
d. It can be treated with nutritional planning.
Individuals who engage in self-induced vomiting have a.5
_ _____ times greater risk of dental erosion.
a.5
b.4
c.3
d.2
Behavioral signs of alcohol intoxication include all of the e.alertness.
following, except:
a.unsteady gait.
b.mood instability.
c.aggressiveness.
d.impaired judgment.
e.alertness.
CORRECT Answers
A seizure is a: c.paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain activity.
a.rapid succession of epileptic spasms without intervals of
consciousness.
b.state of continuous, unremitting action of muscular
contraction.
c.paroxysmal event that results from abnormal brain
activity.
d.sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of
muscles.
Bill, a 30-year-old patient, presents to the office for routine d.fibroblasts and osteoblasts depositing excessive extracellular matrix.
dental hygiene therapy. Bill has always reported that he
has had seizures. This visit he indicates that he has been
having a seizure about once a week. Since his seizures
have been happening more frequently, his doctor has put
him on phenytoin. The dental hygienist asks Bill about his
seizures and he states that he usually notices very strong
smells before his seizures. His seizures usually last about 10
seconds, he loses consciousness, and usually his eyelids
twitch. He comes out of it quickly and usually does not
remember what has happened. During the intraoral exam
the dental hygienist notes that the gingiva in the upper
anterior interdental area is enlarged and is somewhat
fibrotic. Bill says he has noticed it but it is not painful.
Gingival hyperplasia is caused by:
a.edema and inflammation in gingival tissue.
b.an increased size in osteoclasts.
c.an increase in size of the cells of the gingiva.
d.fibroblasts and osteoblasts depositing excessive
extracellular matrix.
When a seizure occurs, the dental hygienist should: b.move all sharp objects out of the way.
a.put a bite block between the teeth.
b.move all sharp objects out of the way.
c.restrain the patient.
d.call emergency medical services.
The antiepileptic drug phenytoin can cause what oral b.Gingival hyperplasia
changes?
a. Fungal infection
b. Gingival hyperplasia
c.Gingivitis
d.Radio-osteonecrosis
, Diagnosis of epileptic syndromes are made from all of the a.ECG.
following, except:
a. ECG.
b. functional neuroimaging.
c.clinical signs and symptoms.
d.history.
e.EEG.
The onset of schizophrenia in females is usually between a.16 and 30 years old.
the ages of:
a.16 and 30 years old.
b.8 and 12 years old.
c.40 and 50 years old.
d.25 and 35 years old.
A patient with photosensitivity should be given __________ d.tinted protective glasses
during dental hygiene therapy.
a.fluoride
b.saliva substitutes
c.local anesthesia
d.tinted protective glasses
Which of the following is not true concerning bipolar c.It is more prevalent in men.
disorder?
a. The average onset is in the mid-20s.
b. The patient may have a decreased need for sleep.
c. It is more prevalent in men.
d. It has a high rate of comorbidity with metabolic
syndrome.
Which of the following is true of patients with pica? c.It typically occurs in adults.
a.Pica is defined as engaging in persistent eating of ice for
at least 1 month.
b. The patient may have nutritional deficiencies.
c. It typically occurs in adults.
d. It can be treated with nutritional planning.
Individuals who engage in self-induced vomiting have a.5
_ _____ times greater risk of dental erosion.
a.5
b.4
c.3
d.2
Behavioral signs of alcohol intoxication include all of the e.alertness.
following, except:
a.unsteady gait.
b.mood instability.
c.aggressiveness.
d.impaired judgment.
e.alertness.
