California Dental 2027 Ebook Continuing Education

___________________________________ DCA06DT Dental Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Patients

12. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A) are ideal for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. B) exert effects only within the central nervous system. C) are the medication of choice for patients with bleeding or platelet disorders. D) should not be used for patients that have had aspirin- induced asthma attacks. 13. Which of the following statements about antibiotics is TRUE? A) Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a rising problem. B) Penicillin VK is absorbed more quickly than amoxicillin-clavulanate. C) Clindamycin remains the empiric antibiotic of choice for odontogenic infections. D) Amoxicillin is more active against gram-positive bacteria compared with penicillin VK. 14. Which of the following statements about the use of local anesthetics in pediatric patients is TRUE? A) Hepatic disease can have an influence on the metabolism of local anesthetics. B) The dental staff must be trained to respond to adverse reactions to local anesthetics. C) Patients with sulfite allergies should not be given a local anesthetic with epinephrine. D) All of the above

16. Koplik spots are associated with A) mumps. B) measles. C) shingles. D) recurrent herpes labialis.

17. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is usually caused by A) coxsackievirus A16. B) herpes simplex virus. C) varicella zoster virus. D) the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. 18. Which of the following structures in the oral and perioral region is the most common site of intentionally inflicted injuries in abused children? A) Lips B) Teeth C) Tongue D) Gingival tissues 19. Which of the following statements about anorexia nervosa is TRUE? A) Women comprise about 90% to 95% of all cases. B) It is not associated with serious medical consequences. C) The teeth and oral mucosa are unaffected by this disease process. D) Patients with anorexia usually have a normal body weight and appearance.

15. Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis (PHG) A) heals spontaneously but with scarring. B) causes the gingival tissues to become pale.

20. Perimylolysis

A) is not seen in patients with bulimia nervosa. B) develops from repetitive tooth-to-tooth contact. C) is caused by an abrasive force such as overzealous tooth brushing. D) is caused by repeated contact of gastric hydrochloric acid with the teeth.

C) causes pain, malaise, headache, and possibly fever. D) has the highest incidence among adolescent patients.

Course Code: DCA06DT

125

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