NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 9

Question 1 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

The patient should be instructed to do which of the following after using an over the counter fluoride rinse?

Rinse right before bedtime

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Refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes after rinsing

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Immediately rinse the mouth with cool water

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Brush the teeth immediately

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Question 2 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of fluoridated mouth rinses?

They eliminate the need for flossing

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They limit the ability of plaque to adhere to teeth

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They limit the ability of dental bacteria to grow

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They may reduce dental hypersensitivity

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Question 3 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

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

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Refrain from brushing his or her teeth for 24 hours

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Refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes

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Refrain from drinking hot liquids for 12 hours

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Question 4 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

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

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Patients with active decay are unlikely to benefit from fluoride application

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Patients with active decay should receive fluoride at twice the concentration used for patients with no active decay

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Patients with active decay should receive fluoride supplements rather than topical application

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Question 5 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

For all but which of the following patients might topical fluoride products be counterindicated?

A patient with Type 2 diabetes

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A patient with kidney disease

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A patient with a history of peptic ulcers

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A patient who manages heart disease with a salt-free diet

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Question 6 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of stannous fluoride?

It is the active ingredient in many prescription mouth rinses

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It appears to limit the ability of plaque to adhere to the tooth surface

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It is the active ingredient in most over the counter mouth rinses

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It may decrease tooth hypersensitivity

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Question 7 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient indicates a sensitivity to fluoride? Which sealant is contraindicated?

Methacrylate

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BPA resin

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Fluoride-releasing resin

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Polyurethane

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Question 8 of 30

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

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Swallow as necessary for comfort

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Spit as necessary for comfort

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Refrain from brushing the teeth for 24 hours

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Question 9 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is considered the major benefit of brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste?

It is the cheapest form of fluoride therapy

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Brushing brings the fluoride in close contact with the enamel

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Toothpaste poses no risk or fluorosis even when swallowed

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Regular brushing eliminates the need for more expensive fluoride therapy

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Question 10 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is the LEAST common reaction to topical fluoride?

Nausea

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Edemetic swelling

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Dry, cracked lips

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Mouth sores

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Question 11 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

High doses of fluoride may result in all but which of the following?

Infertility

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Weakened bones

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Weakened ligaments

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Nervous system disruption

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Question 12 of 30

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

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The patient should never be left alone during the procedure

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The patient may spit as needed during the procedure

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The patient may get up and walk around during the procedure

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Question 13 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Approximately how long does fluoride varnish application take for most patients?

60 minutes

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30 seconds

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2 minutes

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10 minutes

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Question 14 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

For which of the following patients might topical fluoride products be counterindicated?

A patient who is on a low fat diet

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A patient who is on a low salt diet

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A patient who is on a low carbohydrate diet

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A patient who is on a diabetic diet

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Question 15 of 30

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

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A patient who is pregnant

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A patient who takes a medication that reduces saliva

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A patient with a history of root caries

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Question 16 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following does NOT consist of fluoride?

Breastmilk

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Tea leaves

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Baked beans

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None of these

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Question 17 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

In addition to caries prevention, stannous fluoride has proven beneficial to treat all but which of the following conditions?

Dentin hypersensitivity

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Inflammation of the gingiva

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Halitosis

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Impacted molars

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Question 18 of 30

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

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A patient who has a history of dental decay

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A patient who has had a tooth repaired after a car accident

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A patient with a history of anorexia

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Question 19 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

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

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It does not cause dental fluorosis

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It alters the tooth structure, strengthening it

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It provides more strengthening benefit than systemic fluoride

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Question 20 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of fluoride for adults?

It can help prevent tooth loss

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It can reverse tooth decay

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It can reverse gum disease

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It can change the structure of the teeth and strengthen them

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Question 21 of 30

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

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Apply varnish to the back of the gloved working hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser

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Apply varnish to the palm of the gloved, nonworking hand to avoid having to return to the dispenser

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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

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Asthmatic patients may rarely experience which of the following when undergoing fluoride treatment?

Fainting

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Swelling of the throat

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Headache

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Dyspnea

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Question 23 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A reaction to fluoride characterized by dry, cracked lips is known as which of the following?

Cheilitis

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Keloids

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Urticaria

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Aphthosis

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Question 24 of 30

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Which of the following patients should NOT receive fluoride varnish?

A patient with gum recession

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A patient with a history of periodontal disease

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A patient with ulcerative gingivitis

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A patient who has had root caries

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Question 25 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

What is a limitation of fluoride prophylaxis pastes?

Enamel is protected

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Fluoride is added

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Short shelf life

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Long shelf life

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Question 26 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following does NOT slow the absorption of fluoride in the stomach?

Drinking a glass of milk with a fluoride tablet

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Eating a meal rich in calcium with a fluoride tablet

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Taking a fluoride tablet on an empty stomach

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Using antacids when taking fluoride tablets

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Question 27 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Where should cotton rolls be placed during topical fluoride application?

Between the incisors

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Between the arches

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Between the back molars

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Between the front teeth

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Question 28 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

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

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The patient should bite gently up and down on the rolls

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The patient should not bite the rolls

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The patient should bite side to side on the rolls

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Question 29 of 30

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

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They should only be used by patients who have unfluoridated drinking water

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They should only be used in conjunction with professionally applied topical fluoride therapy

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They should never be used by those who have fluoridated drinking water

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Question 30 of 30

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

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Remove the calculus by scaling

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Remove the calculus by brushing

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Have the patient rinse the mouth vigorously

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