Question 1

Subgingival biofilms are thought to act as a reservoir of ________that serves as a source for bacterial dissemination and initiation of endocarditis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram-positive bacteria 
B)  Gram-negative bacteria 
C)  Protozoa 
D)  Fungi 
A)  Gram-positive bacteria 
B)  Gram-negative bacteria 
C)  Protozoa 
D)  Fungi B

Question 2

A patient with bradycardia experiences a heart rate that is

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 60 beats/minute 
B)  Greater than 60 beats/minute 
C)  Less than 80 beats/minute 
D)  Greater than 100 beats/minute 
A)  Less than 60 beats/minute 
B)  Greater than 60 beats/minute 
C)  Less than 80 beats/minute 
D)  Greater than 100 beats/minute A

Question 3

Atherosclerosis is a buildup of

Accepted Answer

A)  Demyelination 
B)  Protein tangles 
C)  Protein deposits 
D)  Fibro-fatty lipids 
A)  Demyelination 
B)  Protein tangles 
C)  Protein deposits 
D)  Fibro-fatty lipids D

Question 4

A patient with tachycardia experiences a heart rate that is

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 60 beats/minute 
B)  Greater than 60 beats/minute 
C)  Less than 80 beats/minute 
D)  Greater than 100 beats/minute 
A)  Less than 60 beats/minute 
B)  Greater than 60 beats/minute 
C)  Less than 80 beats/minute 
D)  Greater than 100 beats/minute

Question 5

Endocarditis is usually caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram-positive cocci 
B)  Gram-negative cocci 
C)  Gram-positive bacilli 
D)  Spirogyra 
A)  Gram-positive cocci 
B)  Gram-negative cocci 
C)  Gram-positive bacilli 
D)  Spirogyra

Question 6

Clonidine is used to treat which cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart failure 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Bradycardia 
A)  Heart failure 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Bradycardia

Question 7

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
-Impulse errors that result in an abnormal heart rate

Accepted Answer

A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension 
A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension

Question 8

Each of the following are considered ischemic heart disease EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angina pectoris 
B)  Myocardial infarction 
C)  Sudden cardiac death 
D)  Mitral valve prolapse 
A)  Angina pectoris 
B)  Myocardial infarction 
C)  Sudden cardiac death 
D)  Mitral valve prolapse

Question 9

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
-An abnormality of the heart caused by abnormal heart development before birth

Accepted Answer

A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension 
A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension

Question 10

The dental hygienist should consult with the patient's physician when the patient is on warfarin therapy.The goal for most patients on anticoagulant therapy is to maintain an International Normalized Ratio of 3.0 to 4.0.

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 11

A blood pressure of 140 mm Hg over 90 mm Hg would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal 
B)  Prehypertension 
C)  Stage 1 hypertension 
D)  Stage 2 hypertension 
A)  Normal 
B)  Prehypertension 
C)  Stage 1 hypertension 
D)  Stage 2 hypertension

Question 12

The most common congenital heart disease found in adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrial septal defect 
B)  Ventricular septal defect 
C)  Patent ductus arteriosus 
D)  Aortic stenosis 
A)  Atrial septal defect 
B)  Ventricular septal defect 
C)  Patent ductus arteriosus 
D)  Aortic stenosis

Question 13

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
-Insufficient blood flow to the heart

Accepted Answer

A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension 
A) Ischemic heart disease 
B) Arrhythmia 
C) Hypertension

Question 14

If your patient demonstrates the symptoms of a myocardial infarction,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  Reassure the patient and continue working. 
B)  Have the patient take a nitroglycerine tablet. 
C)  Administer a dose of bicarbonate of soda. 
D)  Reassure the patient and terminate treatment. 
A)  Reassure the patient and continue working. 
B)  Have the patient take a nitroglycerine tablet. 
C)  Administer a dose of bicarbonate of soda. 
D)  Reassure the patient and terminate treatment.

Question 15

Each of the following are cardiac arrhythmias EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bradycardia 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  Atrial fibrillation 
D)  Heart block 
A)  Bradycardia 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  Atrial fibrillation 
D)  Heart block

Question 16

An oral side effect of some sympatholytics is

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal taste 
B)  Diminished perception of taste 
C)  Xerostomia 
D)  Increased salivation 
A)  Abnormal taste 
B)  Diminished perception of taste 
C)  Xerostomia 
D)  Increased salivation

Question 17

Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for each of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac transplantation 
B)  Mitral valve prolapse 
C)  Prosthetic cardiac valve 
D)  History of infective endocarditis 
A)  Cardiac transplantation 
B)  Mitral valve prolapse 
C)  Prosthetic cardiac valve 
D)  History of infective endocarditis

Question 18

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of lipids on the internal walls of arteries.Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of angina pectoris and death in the United States.

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

Adult patients at high risk for infective endocarditis should be prescribed 2 grams of amoxicillin 30 to 60 minutes before procedures.Patients allergic to amoxicillin may take clindamycin,600 mg,30 to 60 minutes before procedures.

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 20

Providing treatment in a semi-upright position would be indicated for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angina pectoris 
B)  Ventricular fibrillation 
C)  Heart failure 
D)  Hypertension 
A)  Angina pectoris 
B)  Ventricular fibrillation 
C)  Heart failure 
D)  Hypertension

Exam 37: Cardiovascular Disease

Subgingival biofilms are thought to act as a reservoir of ________that serves as a source for bacterial dissemination and initiation of endocarditis.

A patient with bradycardia experiences a heart rate that is

Atherosclerosis is a buildup of

A patient with tachycardia experiences a heart rate that is

Endocarditis is usually caused by

Clonidine is used to treat which cardiovascular disease?

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description. -Impulse errors that result in an abnormal heart rate

Each of the following are considered ischemic heart disease EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description. -An abnormality of the heart caused by abnormal heart development before birth

The dental hygienist should consult with the patient's physician when the patient is on warfarin therapy.The goal for most patients on anticoagulant therapy is to maintain an International Normalized Ratio of 3.0 to 4.0.

A blood pressure of 140 mm Hg over 90 mm Hg would be classified as

The most common congenital heart disease found in adults is

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description. -Insufficient blood flow to the heart

If your patient demonstrates the symptoms of a myocardial infarction,you should

Each of the following are cardiac arrhythmias EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

An oral side effect of some sympatholytics is

Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for each of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of lipids on the internal walls of arteries.Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of angina pectoris and death in the United States.

Adult patients at high risk for infective endocarditis should be prescribed 2 grams of amoxicillin 30 to 60 minutes before procedures.Patients allergic to amoxicillin may take clindamycin,600 mg,30 to 60 minutes before procedures.

Providing treatment in a semi-upright position would be indicated for which of the following conditions?

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