Title: Chapter 51: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: The master endocrine gland that regulates the output of hormones by other glands is:
- thyroid
- parathyroid
- pancreas
- adrenal
- pituitary
A: pituitary

Q: The appearance of secondary sex characteristics marks the beginning of puberty. Males generally enter into puberty before females.
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
A: The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Q: All of the following are psychosocial developmental factors that adolescents experience during puberty except:
- increased interest in body image
- concern for diet and nutrition
- anxiety about peer pressure
- increased independence
- establishment of personal identity
A: concern for diet and nutrition

Q: Which of the following nutritional conditions is more common in male adolescents than in female adolescents?
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
- Undernutrition due to overactivity
A: Undernutrition due to overactivity

Q: The absence of spontaneous menstrual periods in a female of reproductive age is:
- amenorrhea
- dysmenorrhea
- endometriosis
- menarche
- oligomenorrhea
A: amenorrhea

Q: A common nutritional deficiency that accompanies the onset of menstruation is:
- vitamin A
- vitamin D
- iron
- magnesium
- folate
A: iron

Q: All of the following are physical changes that may occur as part of the premenstrual syndrome except:
- bloating
- decreased appetite
- skin breakouts
- fatigue
- headaches
A: decreased appetite

Q: Increased need for privacy by teens during their psychosocial development is part of what task in maturing?
- Body image
- Independence
- Self-identity
- Peer influence
- Sexual acceptance
A: Self-identity

Q: Which oral disease that occurs among adolescents is characterized by severe bone loss involving the first permanent molars and the incisors?
- Generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP)
- Biofilm-induced gingivitis
- Oral manifestations of sexually transmitted infections
- Localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP)
- Dental caries
A: Localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP)

Q: Which contraceptive allows slow release of hormone and provides effective contraception for 5 years?
- Estrogen and progestin combination
- Subdermal implant
- Minipill
- Depo-Provera
- Intrauterine device
A: Subdermal implant

Q: All of the following are symptoms of menopause except:
- depression
- irritability
- anxiety
- hot flashes
- food cravings
A: food cravings

Q: Xerostomia is a symptom of menopause that should be addressed by the hygienist when treating menopausal women. Recommending a saliva substitute is the best oral hygiene instruction that will assist in preventing interproximal caries for the woman going through menopause.
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
A: The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Q: During menopause, some women report changes in taste perception that are described as sweet and fruity. Oral changes can also include the presence of gingivostomatitis as an exaggerated response to dental biofilm.
- Both statements are true
- Both statements are false
- The first statement is true and the second statement is false
- The first statement is false and the second statement is true
A: The first statement is false and the second statement is true

Q: Postmenopausal women experience an increased risk of all of the following conditions except:
- depression
- atherosclerosis
- osteoporosis
- diabetes
- hyperthyroidism
A: hyperthyroidism

Q: When counseling a postmenopausal woman about diet, the hygienist should alert the patient to possible deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin K
- Folic acid
A: Vitamin B

Q: Case Study 1
Ann, age 53, presents for her 6-month recall appointment and appears anxious and flushed in the face. She reports that she has recently been prescribed Actonel by her gynecologist and that she has been feeling depressed during the past few months. Her oral tissue appears to be more inflamed at this visit than in the past. She reports no changes in her diet or her oral hygiene habits but reports that she has a burning sensation in her mouth and everything tastes salty to her. She also complains of having a dry mouth.

Reference: Ref 51-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Ann's reported symptoms are most likely associated with:
- the normal aging process
- an unknown systemic condition
- dietary deficiency
- menopause
A: menopause

Q: Case Study 1
Ann, age 53, presents for her 6-month recall appointment and appears anxious and flushed in the face. She reports that she has recently been prescribed Actonel by her gynecologist and that she has been feeling depressed during the past few months. Her oral tissue appears to be more inflamed at this visit than in the past. She reports no changes in her diet or her oral hygiene habits but reports that she has a burning sensation in her mouth and everything tastes salty to her. She also complains of having a dry mouth.

Reference: Ref 51-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Ann's dry mouth is most likely:
- gingivostomatitis
- osteoporosis
- xerostomia
- iron-deficiency anemia
A: xerostomia

Q: Case Study 1
Ann, age 53, presents for her 6-month recall appointment and appears anxious and flushed in the face. She reports that she has recently been prescribed Actonel by her gynecologist and that she has been feeling depressed during the past few months. Her oral tissue appears to be more inflamed at this visit than in the past. She reports no changes in her diet or her oral hygiene habits but reports that she has a burning sensation in her mouth and everything tastes salty to her. She also complains of having a dry mouth.

Reference: Ref 51-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Oral hygiene instruction to address Ann's oral health issues should include information in all the following areas except:
- dental biofilm formation
- caries process
- diet
- prevention of periodontal disease
A: caries process

Q: Case Study 1
Ann, age 53, presents for her 6-month recall appointment and appears anxious and flushed in the face. She reports that she has recently been prescribed Actonel by her gynecologist and that she has been feeling depressed during the past few months. Her oral tissue appears to be more inflamed at this visit than in the past. She reports no changes in her diet or her oral hygiene habits but reports that she has a burning sensation in her mouth and everything tastes salty to her. She also complains of having a dry mouth.

Reference: Ref 51-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. The patient's general symptoms are primarily related to the decline of what hormone?
- Androgen
- Estrogen
- Progestin
- Progesterone
A: Estrogen