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NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 9

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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

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The patient should be instructed to do which of the following after using an over the counter fluoride rinse?
- Rinse right before bedtime
- Refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes after rinsing
- Immediately rinse the mouth with cool water
- Brush the teeth immediately
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question

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Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of fluoridated mouth rinses?
- They eliminate the need for flossing
- They limit the ability of plaque to adhere to teeth
- They limit the ability of dental bacteria to grow
- They may reduce dental hypersensitivity
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

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A patient who has just had topical fluoride applied should be instructed to do which of the following?
- Refrain from eating anything for 24 hours
- Refrain from brushing his or her teeth for 24 hours
- Refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes
- Refrain from drinking hot liquids for 12 hours
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

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Which of the following is true of patients with active tooth decay and topical fluoride?
- Patients with active decay should undergo fluoride application to help reverse or slow the decay
- Patients with active decay are unlikely to benefit from fluoride application
- Patients with active decay should receive fluoride at twice the concentration used for patients with no active decay
- Patients with active decay should receive fluoride supplements rather than topical application
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

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For all but which of the following patients might topical fluoride products be counterindicated?
- A patient with Type 2 diabetes
- A patient with kidney disease
- A patient with a history of peptic ulcers
- A patient who manages heart disease with a salt-free diet
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question

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Which of the following is NOT true of stannous fluoride?
- It is the active ingredient in many prescription mouth rinses
- It appears to limit the ability of plaque to adhere to the tooth surface
- It is the active ingredient in most over the counter mouth rinses
- It may decrease tooth hypersensitivity
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient indicates a sensitivity to fluoride? Which sealant is contraindicated?
- Methacrylate
- BPA resin
- Fluoride-releasing resin
- Polyurethane
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who is undergoing fluoride application via tray should be instructed to do which of the following?
- Refrain from swallowing the fluoride
- Swallow as necessary for comfort
- Spit as necessary for comfort
- Refrain from brushing the teeth for 24 hours
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question

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Which of the following is considered the major benefit of brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste?
- It is the cheapest form of fluoride therapy
- Brushing brings the fluoride in close contact with the enamel
- Toothpaste poses no risk or fluorosis even when swallowed
- Regular brushing eliminates the need for more expensive fluoride therapy
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is the LEAST common reaction to topical fluoride?
- Nausea
- Edemetic swelling
- Dry, cracked lips
- Mouth sores
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question

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High doses of fluoride may result in all but which of the following?
- Infertility
- Weakened bones
- Weakened ligaments
- Nervous system disruption
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true during in-office topical fluoride application?
- The patient may be left alone while the product is on the teeth
- The patient should never be left alone during the procedure
- The patient may spit as needed during the procedure
- The patient may get up and walk around during the procedure
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question

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Approximately how long does fluoride varnish application take for most patients?
- 60 minutes
- 30 seconds
- 2 minutes
- 10 minutes
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question

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For which of the following patients might topical fluoride products be counterindicated?
- A patient who is on a low fat diet
- A patient who is on a low salt diet
- A patient who is on a low carbohydrate diet
- A patient who is on a diabetic diet
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
All but which of the following patients would be considered \’high risk\’ and be likely to need fluoride application?
- A patient undergoing chemotherapy
- A patient who is pregnant
- A patient who takes a medication that reduces saliva
- A patient with a history of root caries
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following does NOT consist of fluoride?
- Breastmilk
- Tea leaves
- Baked beans
- None of these
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question

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In addition to caries prevention, stannous fluoride has proven beneficial to treat all but which of the following conditions?
- Dentin hypersensitivity
- Inflammation of the gingiva
- Halitosis
- Impacted molars
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question

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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 19 of 30

19. Question

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Which of the following is a potential benefit of topical fluoride?
- It is impossible to get too much fluoride topically, so it is safe in any amount
- It does not cause dental fluorosis
- It alters the tooth structure, strengthening it
- It provides more strengthening benefit than systemic fluoride
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of fluoride for adults?
- It can help prevent tooth loss
- It can reverse tooth decay
- It can reverse gum disease
- It can change the structure of the teeth and strengthen them
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is an appropriate way to save time when applying fluoride varnish?
- Apply varnish to the back of the gloved, nonworking hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser
- Apply varnish to the back of the gloved working hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser
- Apply varnish to the palm of the gloved, nonworking hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser
- Apply varnish to the wrist of the gloved, nonworking hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question

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Asthmatic patients may rarely experience which of the following when undergoing fluoride treatment?
- Fainting
- Swelling of the throat
- Headache
- Dyspnea
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A reaction to fluoride characterized by dry, cracked lips is known as which of the following?
- Cheilitis
- Keloids
- Urticaria
- Aphthosis
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following patients should NOT receive fluoride varnish?
- A patient with gum recession
- A patient with a history of periodontal disease
- A patient with ulcerative gingivitis
- A patient who has had root caries
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question

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What is a limitation of fluoride prophylaxis pastes?
- Enamel is protected
- Fluoride is added
- Short shelf life
- Long shelf life
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question

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Which of the following does NOT slow the absorption of fluoride in the stomach?
- Drinking a glass of milk with a fluoride tablet
- Eating a meal rich in calcium with a fluoride tablet
- Taking a fluoride tablet on an empty stomach
- Using antacids when taking fluoride tablets
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question

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Where should cotton rolls be placed during topical fluoride application?
- Between the incisors
- Between the arches
- Between the back molars
- Between the front teeth
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question

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After placing the cotton rolls, which of the following is an appropriate instruction for a patient who is having topical fluoride application?
- The patient should bite down on the rolls as hard as possible
- The patient should bite gently up and down on the rolls
- The patient should not bite the rolls
- The patient should bite side to side on the rolls
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of at-home fluoride gels?
- They are not indicated for children under the age of six
- They should only be used by patients who have unfluoridated drinking water
- They should only be used in conjunction with professionally applied topical fluoride therapy
- They should never be used by those who have fluoridated drinking water
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question

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