Florida Dental Hygienist Ebook Continuing Education

177. An example of inflammatory mediators that can potentially trigger preterm labor are:

182. A drug that is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy is: a. Fluconazole. b. Penicillin. c. Acetaminophen. d. Warfarin. 183. To minimize drug exposure in the breastfed infant it is recommended that the mother: a. Take medications immediately before breastfeeding. b. Take medications immediately after breastfeeding. c. Take extended-release medications. d. Avoid all oral medications. 184. Oral findings in postmenopausal women may include: a. Increased salivation. 185. Data from the oral ancillary study of the Women’s Health Initiative suggest a correlation between hip bone mineral density (BMD) and: a. Mandibular basal BMD. b. Values of papillary bleeding index. c. Gingivitis development. d. Subgingival microbiota. 186. Which of the following statements regarding the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is correct? a. ONJ is most common in males. b. ONJ occurs in a large proportion of patients after non- invasive dental treatment. c. Patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates are at a significantly higher risk. d. Patients receiving low-dose oral bisphosphonates are at a significantly higher risk. b. Increased dental caries. c. Hypertrophic gingivitis. d. Retrognathic mandible.

a. Endorphins. b. Androgens.

c. Prostaglandins. d. Cannabinoids. 178. The most common donor of cariogenic bacteria to a child is

his or her: a. Father. b. Mother. c. Sibling. d. Nonrelated playmate.

179. In contrast to the New York State Department of Health guidelines on pregnancy and early childhood, the California Dental Association Foundation guidelines are:

a. More patient centered. b. More provider centered.

c. For oral health professionals only. d. For child health professionals only. 180. To decrease maternal cariogenic bacterial load oral health guidelines for pregnant patients recommend: a. Restoring untreated caries. b. Replacing amalgams with composite resins. c. Using iodophor mouth rinses. d. Using chewing gum that contains sucrose. 181. The recommended calcium intake for pregnant women aged 19 to 50 years is:

a. 500 mg per day. b. 1,000 mg per day. c. 1,500 mg per day. d. 2,000 mg per day.

Course Code: DFL02OH

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Book Code: DHFL2624

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