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NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 6

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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of caries and topical fluoride?
- All caries must be filled prior to topical fluoride application, regardless of size
- Topical fluoride should be applied directly to open caries for maximum benefit
- Topical fluoride has been shown to shrink large caries
- Large caries should be filled prior to fluoride application
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who lives in an area with unfluoridated drinking water would be advised to do which of the following when using a brush-on gel?
- Avoid swallowing the gel
- Rinse thoroughly after 5 minutes
- Avoid rinsing after application
- Leave the gel on twice as long as recommended
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Patients should be instructed to use how much fluoride rinse at each rinsing?
- 10 mL
- 15 mL
- 30mL
- 5 mL
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who lives in an area with fluoridated drinking water would be advised to do which of the following when using a brush-on gel?
- Leave the gel on for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly
- Leave the gel on overnight and then brush the teeth
- Rinse thoroughly after the gel has been on the teeth for the recommended time
- Apply the gel and refrain from brushing or rinsing
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of professionally applied topical fluoride?
- These preparations have a higher fluoride concentration than at home products
- These products have longer contact with the teeth than at home treatment
- These products eliminate the need for at home treatment
- These products provide additional protection to high risk patients
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following fruits is naturally highest in fluoride?
- Peach
- Pineapple
- Pear
- Apple
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is the MOST common source of fluoride for children, aside from fluoridated drinking water?
- Frozen chicken nuggets
- Juice drinks
- Canned tuna
- Iced tea
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is the major benefit of fluoridated toothpaste?
- Brushing brings the fluoride into direct contact with the teeth
- It is nontoxic
- It is inexpensive
- It is available without prescription
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of pregnant patients and topical fluoride?
- Pregnant patients should under no circumstances use topical fluoride of any kind
- Pregnant patients should consult their doctor before using any topical fluoride product
- Topical fluoride poses no risk to pregnant patients
- Topical fluoride poses no risk to pregnant patients after the first trimester
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
How long should fluoride varnish be left on the teeth for optimal absorption?
- 1 hour
- 5 hours
- 5 minutes
- 24 hours
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
About how much of a person\’s fluoride intake is taken up by the body\’s calcified tissues?
- 10 percent
- 20 percent
- 25 percent
- 50 percent
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Prescription fluoride rinses should be swished for which of the following lengths of time?
- 1 minute
- 3 minutes
- 30 seconds
- 15 seconds
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Polishing ____ fluoride treatments.
- Improves
- Negatively affects
- Does not affect
- Is essential to
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Restorative materials which bond to enamel and dentin, and which release fluoride over time, are known as which of the following?
- Glass polymers
- Acid-etch systems
- Compomer
- Glass ionomers
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Chelitis, a common reaction to topical fluoride, is characterized by which of the following?
- Bleeding mouth sores
- Profuse vomiting
- Acne-like lesions
- Dry, cracked lips
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Acidulated phosphate fluoride is also known as which of the following?
- Hydrogen fluoride
- Stannous fluoride
- Calcium fluoride
- APF
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who is prone to gagging is likely to tolerate which of the following fluoride treatments best?
- Fluoride varnish
- Fluoride foam applied in a double tray
- Fluoride foam applied in a single tray
- Fluoride gel applied in a single tray
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
If a patient who has come in for fluoride application has plaque present on her teeth, which of the following steps would you take?
- Proceed to apply the fluoride as usual
- Remove the plaque by brushing
- Remove the plaque by scaling
- Have the patient rinse the mouth vigorously
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is not considered an indirect benefit of fluoride?
- It may result in the need for fewer root canals
- It may result in fewer lost teeth and the resulting malocclusions
- It may boost self-esteem by helping to ensure an attractive smile
- It reduces the need for annual cleanings
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride in food?
- Processed food tends to be higher in fluoride than raw food
- Food prepared with fluoridated water will have higher levels of fluoride
- Fluoride is not found naturally in food
- Fish and shellfish naturally contain fluoride
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
After fluoride treatment is completed in office and the trays are removed from the patient\’s mouth, what should be done with the trays?
- They should be sterilized for use with other patients
- They should be sterilized and sent home with the patient
- They should be disposed of
- They should be washed and dried
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is not a benefit of fluoride varnishes?
- They only need to be applied once a year
- They pose minimal risk of swallowing
- They take only minutes to apply
- They do not have an unpleasant taste
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of patients who are using fluoride gel at home?
- They should cease using fluoridated toothpaste
- They should continue their regular oral hygiene routine
- They should mix the gel with their toothpaste
- They should not receive topical fluoride in the dental office
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A child who has too much fluoride exposure is likely to develop which of the following?
- Enamel fluorosis
- Gingivitis
- Pica
- Caries
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following patients is NOT considered a high-risk patient who requires in-office topical fluoride application?
- A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on his neck
- A patient who has a history of dental decay
- A patient who has had a tooth repaired after a car accident
- A patient with a history of anorexia
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
All but which of these patients is considered a high-risk patient in terms of topical fluoride application?
- A patient with root caries
- A patient with exposed root surfaces
- A patient who has had a root canal in the past
- A patient who has gum recession
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
The patient should be instructed to do all but which of the following after topical fluoride application?
- Refrain from eating for 30 minutes
- Refrain from drinking for 30 minutes
- Refrain from eating or drinking for 24 hours
- Refrain from brushing the teeth for 30 minutes
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of infants and fluoride?
- Infant formula made with tap water contributes to fluoride intake
- Breastmilk is lower in fluoride than prepared infant formula
- Infants should not be given any fluoride products
- Fluoride intake in infancy contributes to tooth development
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who has been prescribed a fluoride rinse should be instructed to do all but which of the following?
- Continue his or her regular oral hygiene routine
- Rinse at the same time each day
- Swish the rinse for 30 seconds
- Stop using a fluoridated toothpaste
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Systemic fluoride supplementation with lozenges or tablets is recommended for members of which of the following age groups?
- 6-16 years
- 1-3 years
- 18-25 years
- 6-25 years
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