Title: Chapter 29: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: All of the following are local self-care methods for delivering chemical agents except one. Which one is the exception?
- Toothbrushing
- Ultrasonic scaler
- Rinsing
- Irrigating
- Dentifrices
A: Ultrasonic scaler

Q: The treatment of disease by means of chemical substances or pharmaceutical agents is commonly seen in dentistry. What do you call a chemical that is used for therapeutic reasons in the treatment of disease?
- Humectant
- Astringent
- Irrigant
- Chemotherapeutic
- Detergent
A: Chemotherapeutic

Q: Which agent is the most effective in commercial dentifrices for the reduction of dentin hypersensitivity?
- Triclosan
- Chlorhexidine
- Potassium nitrate
- Zinc chloride
- Stannous fluoride
A: Potassium nitrate

Q: All of the following statements about triclosan are true except one. Which one is the exception?
- Triclosan is the primary agent that has shown efficacy in reducing gingival inflammation.
- Triclosan has been shown to inhibit inflammatory mediators in vitro
- Triclosan has shown significant reductions in supragingival biofilm formation
- Triclosan combined with a copolymer increases the substantivity
- Triclosan is the primary agent that has shown efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity
A: Triclosan is the primary agent that has shown efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity

Q: Which of the following active ingredients is found in an anticalculus dentifrice?
- Zinc chloride
- Sodium citrate
- Strontium chloride
- Potassium nitrate
A: Zinc chloride

Q: All of the following are types of therapeutic dentifrices except one. Which one is the exception?
- Baking soda-peroxide-fluoride dentifrice
- Antimicrobial dentifrice
- Fluoride-containing dentifrice
- Baking soda whitening dentifrice
A: Baking soda whitening dentifrice

Q: In a dentifrice, what is the function of the humectant?
- Prevents separation of ingredients
- Prolongs a product's shelf life
- Maintains the consistency of the product
- Retains moisture
- Produces a smooth tooth surface
A: Retains moisture

Q: Your patient has just informed you that his previous hygienist told him that swishing vigorously would get the antibacterial rinse into his 5-mm pockets. How far subgingivally can rinsing deliver an agent?
- 8 mm
- 6 mm
- 4 mm
- 2 mm
A: 2 mm

Q: What is the most effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use?
- Chlorhexidine
- Acidulated phosphate fluoride
- Essential oils
- Stannous fluoride
- Oxygenating agent
A: Chlorhexidine

Q: Chlorhexidine is safe and effective for use in all of the following except one. Which is the exception?
- Biofilm control and prevention
- Reducing Streptococcus mutans
- Long-term therapy for individuals with poor home care
- Inhibiting and reducing the development of gingivitis
- Postsurgical for enhanced would healing
A: Long-term therapy for individuals with poor home care

Q: Your patient just had periodontal surgery a week ago. She was instructed to use a chlorhexidine rinse each night before bed immediately after brushing. What if anything is wrong with these instructions?
- Nothing, the instructions are correct and recommended
- Chlorhexidine should never be used before bed
- Chlorhexidine should not be used immediately after brushing
- Chlorhexidine is not recommended for patients having periodontal surgery
- Chlorhexidine is only used by a professional in a dental office
A: Chlorhexidine should not be used immediately after brushing

Q: Which of the following agents is currently available in a dentifrice in the United States?
- Chlorhexidine
- Alcohol
- Triclosan
- Hydrogen peroxide
A: Triclosan

Q: Phenolic compounds do which of the following?
- Disrupt the bacterial cell wall
- Interfere with bacterial glycolysis
- Promote oral wound healing
- Reduce caries
- Inhibit alcohol absorption
A: Disrupt the bacterial cell wall

Q: Which statement is false regarding the benefits of mouthrinses?
- Reduces numbers of intraoral microorganisms
- Provides biofilm control
- Aids in prevention of gingivitis
- Removes intrinsic stains
- Contributes to malodor control
A: Removes intrinsic stains

Q: All of the following dental products are regulated by the FDA except one. Which one is the exception?
- Infection control products
- Power and manual toothbrushes
- Prosthetic and restorative materials
- Diagnostic test kits
- Chemotherapeutics
A: Power and manual toothbrushes