Question 1

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-Niacin deficiency

Accepted Answer

A) Antigenic 
B) Filiform papillae 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Circumvallate lingual papillae 
E) Angular cheilosis
F)Xerostomia
G)Cobalamin
H)Thiamin
I)Folate
J)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
K)Pellagra

Question 2

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-Associated with malnourished alcoholics

Accepted Answer

A) Antigenic 
B) Filiform papillae 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Circumvallate lingual papillae 
E) Angular cheilosis
F)Xerostomia
G)Cobalamin
H)Thiamin
I)Folate
J)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
K)Pellagra

Question 3

Consistent high doses of folate can:

Accepted Answer

A)  mask a deficiency of vitamin B12. 
B)  act as an antioxidant. 
C)  increase the risk of heart disease. 
D)  increase the need for other B vitamins.

Question 4

Taste buds are located within which papillae? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Foliate 
B)  Filiform 
C)  Circumvallate lingual 
D)  Fungiform

Question 5

Because there is no standardization of content and efficacy of multivitamin-multimineral (MVM) supplements, educating patients about nutritional supplements is an important aspect of dental hygiene therapy. Match the nutrient or condition with its appropriate deficiency, description, or action.
-Broken down similar to other supplements

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Antioxidants 
E) Iron and folic acid
F)Chelated

Question 6

Some nutrients may compete or block the action or absorption of another nutrient.Most time-released supplements counteract this problem.

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.

Question 7

Systemic disease often manifests in the oral cavity first.Disease within the oral cavity can cause systemic complications.

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.

Question 8

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-Oral contraceptives may reduce maternal levels during pregnancy and lactation

Accepted Answer

A) Antigenic 
B) Filiform papillae 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Circumvallate lingual papillae 
E) Angular cheilosis
F)Xerostomia
G)Cobalamin
H)Thiamin
I)Folate
J)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
K)Pellagra

Question 9

Vitamin deficiencies,especially the B-complex vitamins,seldom occur in isolation.Folate,a B-complex vitamin,is the exception because it functions separately from other vitamins.

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.

Question 10

Vitamin E not only prevents inflammation of the periodontium,but it also promotes integrity of mucosal cell membranes.A deficiency of vitamin E is associated with parotid gland enlargement.

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.

Question 11

The system most likely to be responsible for excessive salivation in a nervous dental patient is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Krebs cycle. 
B)  TCA cycle. 
C)  parasympathetic autonomic nervous system. 
D)  sympathetic autonomic nervous system.

Question 12

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-The only vitamin that contains a mineral

Accepted Answer

A) Antigenic 
B) Filiform papillae 
C) Vitamin B6 
D) Circumvallate lingual papillae 
E) Angular cheilosis
F)Xerostomia
G)Cobalamin
H)Thiamin
I)Folate
J)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
K)Pellagra

Question 13

Which does NOT decrease or destroy thiamin content in food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baking soda added to cooking water of vegetables 
B)  Overcooking and high temperatures 
C)  Olive oil added to vegetables during cooking 
D)  Consumption of raw fish 
E)  Use of antacids as a calcium supplement

Question 14

Which are vegan sources of vitamin B₁₂? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Kelp 
B)  Eggplant 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Dulse

Question 15

A deficiency of riboflavin can lead to pellagra.Riboflavin is not known to be toxic,but there is no benefit from high doses.

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.

Question 16

Conditions such as burns and growth spurts lead to additional riboflavin requirements because this nutrient acts as a coenzyme in the syntheses of carbohydrates,proteins,and fats.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 17

The most common vitamin deficiency among the B-complex vitamin is usually due to low intake of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B1. 
B)  vitamin B2. 
C)  pantothenic acid. 
D)  folate.

Question 18

Because there is no standardization of content and efficacy of multivitamin-multimineral (MVM) supplements, educating patients about nutritional supplements is an important aspect of dental hygiene therapy. Match the nutrient or condition with its appropriate deficiency, description, or action.
-Ensures optimal activity of white blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) Biotin 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Antioxidants 
E) Iron and folic acid
F)Chelated

Question 19

Fungiform papillae are pale pink because they are covered in with keratinized mucosa and have a rich blood supply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 20

During early phases of nutritional deficiency,which epithelial tissue is the first to be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingival 
B)  Lips 
C)  Glossal 
D)  Palatal

Exam 11: Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Consistent high doses of folate can:

Taste buds are located within which papillae? (Select all that apply.)

Some nutrients may compete or block the action or absorption of another nutrient.Most time-released supplements counteract this problem.

Systemic disease often manifests in the oral cavity first.Disease within the oral cavity can cause systemic complications.

Vitamin deficiencies,especially the B-complex vitamins,seldom occur in isolation.Folate,a B-complex vitamin,is the exception because it functions separately from other vitamins.

Vitamin E not only prevents inflammation of the periodontium,but it also promotes integrity of mucosal cell membranes.A deficiency of vitamin E is associated with parotid gland enlargement.

The system most likely to be responsible for excessive salivation in a nervous dental patient is the:

Which does NOT decrease or destroy thiamin content in food?

Which are vegan sources of vitamin B₁₂? (Select all that apply.)

A deficiency of riboflavin can lead to pellagra.Riboflavin is not known to be toxic,but there is no benefit from high doses.

Conditions such as burns and growth spurts lead to additional riboflavin requirements because this nutrient acts as a coenzyme in the syntheses of carbohydrates,proteins,and fats.

The most common vitamin deficiency among the B-complex vitamin is usually due to low intake of:

Fungiform papillae are pale pink because they are covered in with keratinized mucosa and have a rich blood supply.

During early phases of nutritional deficiency,which epithelial tissue is the first to be affected?