Question 1

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education.
-Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Accepted Answer

A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis 
A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis E

Question 2

Each of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer disease EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Degenerative brain disease 
B)  Gradual progression 
C)  Incidence is declining 
D)  No known cure 
A)  Degenerative brain disease 
B)  Gradual progression 
C)  Incidence is declining 
D)  No known cure C

Question 3

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education.
-Increased respiratory infections due to poor oral health

Accepted Answer

A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis 
A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis B

Question 4

As a person ages,the heart,arteries,and veins lose elasticity,causing an extra workload on the heart.Because of these age-related changes,the heart becomes larger over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 5

Patients in the moderate stage of Alzheimer disease are generally cooperative and able to perform basic oral hygiene procedures.Patients in the mild stage of Alzheimer disease should schedule routine dental appointments for preventive and restorative care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 6

A functionally dependent older adult is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  An older person who can independently perform activities of daily living 
B)  An older person who can no longer survive without direct and daily help from others 
C)  An older adult who can no longer live independently and must rely on help from others for food,daily chores,and transportation 
A)  An older person who can independently perform activities of daily living 
B)  An older person who can no longer survive without direct and daily help from others 
C)  An older adult who can no longer live independently and must rely on help from others for food,daily chores,and transportation

Question 7

Which of the following are considered normal age-related changes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased lung capacity 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Decreased kidney function 
D)  Presbyopia 
A)  Decreased lung capacity 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Decreased kidney function 
D)  Presbyopia

Question 8

The number of people with Alzheimer disease is expected to increase as the elderly population increases because Alzheimer disease is a normal part of aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 9

As a person ages,the alveoli become enlarged and flattened.Although this reduces the body's ability to exchange the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide,it is not a sign of disease in healthy older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 10

In older adults,the following are risk factors for dental caries EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingival recession 
B)  Poor oral hygiene 
C)  Decrease in salivary function 
D)  Gingival bleeding 
A)  Gingival recession 
B)  Poor oral hygiene 
C)  Decrease in salivary function 
D)  Gingival bleeding

Question 11

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education.
-Fluoride therapy,saliva substitutes,xylitol

Accepted Answer

A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis 
A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis

Question 12

Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia.Alzheimer disease is a rapidly progressive degenerative brain disease that can diminish a person's ability to think,remember,and perform simple tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 13

Changes in salivary flow can be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medications 
B)  Tumor 
C)  Age 
D)  Systemic diseases 
A)  Medications 
B)  Tumor 
C)  Age 
D)  Systemic diseases

Question 14

Which of the following are considered primary risk factors for Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Family history 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Diet 
A)  Age 
B)  Family history 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Diet

Question 15

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education.
-Recommendation of power toothbrush or modified handle and oral irrigator

Accepted Answer

A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis 
A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis

Question 16

Oral candidiasis is a frequent complication for patients with dry mouth.The usual treatment for candidiasis is nystatin (Mycostatin)oral rinse.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false 
D)  The first statement is false the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false 
D)  The first statement is false the second is true.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes how a person's body ages physiologically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological age 
B)  Numerical age 
C)  Biological age 
D)  Senescence 
A)  Chronological age 
B)  Numerical age 
C)  Biological age 
D)  Senescence

Question 18

The progression rate of Alzheimer disease varies among individuals.The disease progresses as protein amyloids called plaques and tangles accumulate in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 19

Which of the following taste perceptions declines with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweet 
B)  Salty 
C)  Bitter 
D)  Sour 
A)  Sweet 
B)  Salty 
C)  Bitter 
D)  Sour

Question 20

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education.
-Smoking cessation,reduced alcohol intake,limited sun exposure

Accepted Answer

A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis 
A) Arthritis 
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) Xerostomia 
D) Head and neck cancer 
E) Osteoporosis

Exam 48: The Elderly

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education. -Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Each of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer disease EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education. -Increased respiratory infections due to poor oral health

As a person ages,the heart,arteries,and veins lose elasticity,causing an extra workload on the heart.Because of these age-related changes,the heart becomes larger over time.

Patients in the moderate stage of Alzheimer disease are generally cooperative and able to perform basic oral hygiene procedures.Patients in the mild stage of Alzheimer disease should schedule routine dental appointments for preventive and restorative care.

A functionally dependent older adult is described as

Which of the following are considered normal age-related changes? Select all that apply.

The number of people with Alzheimer disease is expected to increase as the elderly population increases because Alzheimer disease is a normal part of aging.

As a person ages,the alveoli become enlarged and flattened.Although this reduces the body's ability to exchange the gases oxygen and carbon dioxide,it is not a sign of disease in healthy older adults.

In older adults,the following are risk factors for dental caries EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education. -Fluoride therapy,saliva substitutes,xylitol

Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia.Alzheimer disease is a rapidly progressive degenerative brain disease that can diminish a person's ability to think,remember,and perform simple tasks.

Changes in salivary flow can be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following are considered primary risk factors for Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply.

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education. -Recommendation of power toothbrush or modified handle and oral irrigator

Oral candidiasis is a frequent complication for patients with dry mouth.The usual treatment for candidiasis is nystatin (Mycostatin)oral rinse.

Which of the following best describes how a person's body ages physiologically?

The progression rate of Alzheimer disease varies among individuals.The disease progresses as protein amyloids called plaques and tangles accumulate in the brain.

Which of the following taste perceptions declines with age?

Match the age-related diseases with the appropriate patient education. -Smoking cessation,reduced alcohol intake,limited sun exposure

Dental Hygiene As a Profession

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Communication Skills

Health Education and Promotion

Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link

Evidence-Based Care

Exposure and Infection Control

Comprehensive Medical and Oral Health History

Assessment Instruments

Extraoral and Intraoral Examination

The Periodontal Examination

Hard Tissue Examination

Biofilm,calculus,and Stain

Indices

Radiology

Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Counseling

Risk Assessment

Dental Hygiene Diagnosis,treatment Plan,documentation,and Case Presentation

Devices

Dentifrices and Mouthrinses

Cariology and Caries Management

Sealants

Prostheses and Appliances,therapeutic Treatment

Ergonomics

Power Scaling

Instrumentation Principles and Techniques

Nonsurgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy

Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Polishing

Esthetics

Dental Fear and Anxiety Management

Nitrous Oxideoxygen Sedation

Local Anesthesia

Evaluation

Maintenance

Introduction to Special Needs

Cardiovascular Disease

Respiratory

Sensory Disability: Vision and Hearing Impairment

Mental Health

Neurological Impairments

Endocrine System

Immune System

Hematological Considerations

Cancer

Pediatric Patient

Mens and Womens Health Issues

Physical Impairment

Alternative Practice Settings

Dental and Medical Emergencies

Practice Management

Career Development

Lifelong Learning

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