Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding cleaning and debridement rinses is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Debridement rinses typically contain abrasives. 
B)  Highly concentrated debridement rinses will improve tissue health when used for long periods. 
C)  Debridement rinses contain active ingredients that physically remove necrotic tissue and food particles. 
D)  Debridement rinses typically contain animal mucins. 
A)  Debridement rinses typically contain abrasives. 
B)  Highly concentrated debridement rinses will improve tissue health when used for long periods. 
C)  Debridement rinses contain active ingredients that physically remove necrotic tissue and food particles. 
D)  Debridement rinses typically contain animal mucins. C

Question 2

When providing oral hygiene instruction to young children it is important to involve the parent because the inappropriate use of dentifrices and mouthrinses that contain fluoride can lead to fluorosis.

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. A

Question 3

The American Dental Association (ADA)Seal of Acceptance program is voluntary.The seal is available for over-the-counter,professional,and prescription products.

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. C

Question 4

Each of the following ingredients are used for sensitivity reduction EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arginine 
B)  Potassium nitrate 
C)  Stannous fluoride 
D)  Zinc citrate 
A)  Arginine 
B)  Potassium nitrate 
C)  Stannous fluoride 
D)  Zinc citrate

Question 5

Your patient expresses concern about sensitivity when consuming cold foods and beverages.Based on this concern,you recommend a product with which one of the following active ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triclosan 
B)  Zinc citrate 
C)  Potassium nitrate 
D)  Chlorhexidine gluconate 
A)  Triclosan 
B)  Zinc citrate 
C)  Potassium nitrate 
D)  Chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 6

Which dentifrice ingredient maintains moisture and prevents water loss from the product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium lauryl sulfate 
B)  Glycerol 
C)  Xylitol 
D)  Benzoate 
A)  Sodium lauryl sulfate 
B)  Glycerol 
C)  Xylitol 
D)  Benzoate

Question 7

Which of the following mouthrinse ingredients should NOT be used frequently or for long periods because of the potential to damage oral tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium fluoride 
B)  Hydrogen peroxide 
C)  Cetylpyridinium chloride 
D)  Essential oils 
A)  Sodium fluoride 
B)  Hydrogen peroxide 
C)  Cetylpyridinium chloride 
D)  Essential oils

Question 8

Pain-relieving mouthrinses help diminish pain associated with mouth irritations because they coat the tissues and ulcerations and create a chemical barrier.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and 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 reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and 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

The size and shape of abrasive particles should be considered when recommending a dentifrice because they influence the abrasiveness of the product.

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 10

Each of the following regarding products that require a prescription is true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally contain higher concentrations of the active ingredient 
B)  Contain regulated substances 
C)  Require a physician's authorization for purchase 
D)  Are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration 
A)  Generally contain higher concentrations of the active ingredient 
B)  Contain regulated substances 
C)  Require a physician's authorization for purchase 
D)  Are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration

Question 11

Inactive ingredients in dentifrices maintain the product's consistency and make it more palatable to the consumer.Active ingredients contribute to the therapeutic properties of the product.

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.

Exam 20: Dentifrices and Mouthrinses

Which of the following statements regarding cleaning and debridement rinses is true?

When providing oral hygiene instruction to young children it is important to involve the parent because the inappropriate use of dentifrices and mouthrinses that contain fluoride can lead to fluorosis.

The American Dental Association (ADA)Seal of Acceptance program is voluntary.The seal is available for over-the-counter,professional,and prescription products.

Each of the following ingredients are used for sensitivity reduction EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Your patient expresses concern about sensitivity when consuming cold foods and beverages.Based on this concern,you recommend a product with which one of the following active ingredients?

Which dentifrice ingredient maintains moisture and prevents water loss from the product?

Which of the following mouthrinse ingredients should NOT be used frequently or for long periods because of the potential to damage oral tissues?

Pain-relieving mouthrinses help diminish pain associated with mouth irritations because they coat the tissues and ulcerations and create a chemical barrier.

The size and shape of abrasive particles should be considered when recommending a dentifrice because they influence the abrasiveness of the product.

Each of the following regarding products that require a prescription is true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Inactive ingredients in dentifrices maintain the product's consistency and make it more palatable to the consumer.Active ingredients contribute to the therapeutic properties of the product.

Dental Hygiene As a Profession

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Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link

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