Question 1

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of neurons that produce which of the following neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  endorphin 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  endorphin A

Question 2

Calcified atherosclerotic plaques seen in the carotid arteries of elderly and diabetic patients on panoramic images warrant referral to the patient's physician because they indicate an increased risk for _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac arrhythmia 
B)  orthostatic hypotension 
C)  stroke 
D)  ventricular fibrillation 
A)  cardiac arrhythmia 
B)  orthostatic hypotension 
C)  stroke 
D)  ventricular fibrillation C

Question 3

Which of the following is the only medication approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the management of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  rivastigmine (Exelon) 
B)  tacrine (Cognex) 
C)  memantine (Axura) 
D)  donepezil (Aricept) 
A)  rivastigmine (Exelon) 
B)  tacrine (Cognex) 
C)  memantine (Axura) 
D)  donepezil (Aricept) C

Question 4

What should be done if a patient has an epileptic seizure during a dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient should be moved from the chair to the floor. 
B)  The chair should be placed in a supine position. 
C)  The patient should be restrained. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  The patient should be moved from the chair to the floor. 
B)  The chair should be placed in a supine position. 
C)  The patient should be restrained. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

Which of the following is/are true of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  By age 85, more than 40% of persons will have developed Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Onset of Alzheimer's may occur as early as 40 years of age. 
C)  The cause of Alzheimer's is unknown but appears to involve the loss of sympathetic neurons. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  By age 85, more than 40% of persons will have developed Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Onset of Alzheimer's may occur as early as 40 years of age. 
C)  The cause of Alzheimer's is unknown but appears to involve the loss of sympathetic neurons. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 6

Which of the following would be the best choice of restoration for an epileptic patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  all-metal fixed prosthesis 
B)  all-porcelain fixed prosthesis 
C)  all-metal removable prosthesis 
D)  all-acrylic removable prosthesis 
A)  all-metal fixed prosthesis 
B)  all-porcelain fixed prosthesis 
C)  all-metal removable prosthesis 
D)  all-acrylic removable prosthesis

Question 7

Which of the following is the most important risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  high-cholesterol diet 
B)  hypertension 
C)  type II diabetes 
D)  cytomegalovirus 
A)  high-cholesterol diet 
B)  hypertension 
C)  type II diabetes 
D)  cytomegalovirus

Question 8

Which of the following medications is the primary agent used to treat Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) 
B)  pramipexole (Mirapex) 
C)  tolcapone (Tasmar) 
D)  entacapone (Comtan) 
A)  carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) 
B)  pramipexole (Mirapex) 
C)  tolcapone (Tasmar) 
D)  entacapone (Comtan)

Question 9

Which of the following antibiotics should not be administered to a patient who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol)for management of epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  penicillin 
B)  erythromycin 
C)  ciprofloxacin 
D)  cephalexin 
A)  penicillin 
B)  erythromycin 
C)  ciprofloxacin 
D)  cephalexin

Question 10

Dysarthria means that the patient will have difficulty _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  swallowing 
B)  speaking 
C)  standing 
D)  sitting still 
A)  swallowing 
B)  speaking 
C)  standing 
D)  sitting still

Question 11

Afternoon fatigue is most closely associated with which of the following neurologic disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple sclerosis 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  multiple sclerosis 
B)  epilepsy 
C)  Parkinson's disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 12

Which of the following is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease 
B)  renal failure 
C)  stroke 
D)  arthritis 
A)  heart disease 
B)  renal failure 
C)  stroke 
D)  arthritis

Question 13

Which type of nervous tissue is affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the dura mater of the brain 
B)  the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS) 
C)  the afferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) 
D)  the efferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) 
A)  the dura mater of the brain 
B)  the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS) 
C)  the afferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) 
D)  the efferent nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 14

Status epilepticus is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the diagnosis of the particular form of epilepsy based on the presence of abnormalities on electroencephalogram (EEG) 
B)  repeated seizures over a short time without a recovery period 
C)  the analysis of the response of motor cortex neurons to long-term drug therapy 
D)  a determination of whether the seizure is partial or generalized 
A)  the diagnosis of the particular form of epilepsy based on the presence of abnormalities on electroencephalogram (EEG) 
B)  repeated seizures over a short time without a recovery period 
C)  the analysis of the response of motor cortex neurons to long-term drug therapy 
D)  a determination of whether the seizure is partial or generalized

Question 15

Which of the following is/are true of the epidemiology of epileptic seizures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seizures are most common in adolescents and young adults. 
B)  The incidence of seizures in males is higher at every age. 
C)  Approximately 10% of the population will have at least one epileptic seizure in a lifetime. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  Seizures are most common in adolescents and young adults. 
B)  The incidence of seizures in males is higher at every age. 
C)  Approximately 10% of the population will have at least one epileptic seizure in a lifetime. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 16

A deferral of dental treatment is advised for ____________ when treating a patient with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Accepted Answer

A)  3 weeks 
B)  6 weeks 
C)  3 months 
D)  6 months 
A)  3 weeks 
B)  6 weeks 
C)  3 months 
D)  6 months

Question 17

Reduction of systolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg is associated with a __% reduction in the risk for ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  13 
C)  23 
D)  33 
A)  3 
B)  13 
C)  23 
D)  33

Question 18

Which of the following is the most common cause of seizures?

Accepted Answer

A)  head trauma 
B)  cavernous malformation 
C)  cerebrovascular disease 
D)  idiopathic 
A)  head trauma 
B)  cavernous malformation 
C)  cerebrovascular disease 
D)  idiopathic

Exam 27: Neurologic Disorders

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of neurons that produce which of the following neurotransmitters?

Calcified atherosclerotic plaques seen in the carotid arteries of elderly and diabetic patients on panoramic images warrant referral to the patient's physician because they indicate an increased risk for _________.

Which of the following is the only medication approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for the management of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?

What should be done if a patient has an epileptic seizure during a dental procedure?

Which of the following is/are true of Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following would be the best choice of restoration for an epileptic patient?

Which of the following is the most important risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke?

Which of the following medications is the primary agent used to treat Parkinson's disease?

Which of the following antibiotics should not be administered to a patient who is taking carbamazepine (Tegretol)for management of epilepsy?

Dysarthria means that the patient will have difficulty _________.

Afternoon fatigue is most closely associated with which of the following neurologic disorders?

Which of the following is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States?

Which type of nervous tissue is affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Status epilepticus is __________________.

Which of the following is/are true of the epidemiology of epileptic seizures?

A deferral of dental treatment is advised for ____________ when treating a patient with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Reduction of systolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg is associated with a __% reduction in the risk for ischemic stroke.

Which of the following is the most common cause of seizures?

Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment

Infective Endocarditis

Hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure

Pulmonary Disease

Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Liver Disease

Gastrointestinal Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Adrenal Insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Aids, HIV Infection, and Related Conditions

Allergy

Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Disorders

Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Disorders of Red Blood Cells

Disorders of White Blood Cells

Acquired Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Congenital Bleeding and Hypercoagulable Disorders

Cancer and Oral Care of the Cancer Patient

Anxiety, eating Disorders, and Behavioral Reactions to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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