Author: Anonymous

Diabetes is a genetic endocrine disorder.  Diabetes is a result of the destruction of insulin-producing cells of the pancreas resulting from inflammation, viruses, cancer or surgery.

In planning educational services for this client, which of the following concepts should be included? Case K

During the course of dental hygiene care, the client becomes rigid, his eyes roll upward, and he begins to have a seizure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate course of action?

Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this client’s halitosis? Case E

You determine from the patient medical history interview that the patient’s last A1C level was 9.5% and today’s blood glucose level is 250mg/dl.  Which of the following would be the BEST for managing this patient before proceeding with treatment?

Which one of the following instruments is BEST to remove the subgingival calculus on the mesial surface of tooth #2? Case E

All of the following are true about chronic disease states of plaque-induced gingivitis and periodontitis EXCEPT which one?

Which of the following best describes this patient’s stage of hypertension? Case F

The protuberances on the lingual near the premolars and canines in the mandible are MOST likely: Case H

Anesthetic agents that contain vasopressors are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypertension, because vasopressors increase the risk of cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.