what results in a darker radiographic image
increase mA
pandemic
an outbreak of disease over a wide geographical area such as a
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epidemic
an unexpetedly large number of cases of disease in a particular time and place
endemic
a disease that occurs regularly in a population as a matter of course; EXPECTED normal level of disease, predictable
whitening dentifrices
carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide
antihypersensitivity dentifrices
potassium nitrate, strontium chloride, sodium citrate
antibacterial dentifrices
triclosan
tartar control dentifrices
pyrophosphates
Dentifrices- caries
fluoride
compounds in fluoridated water
sodium fluoride, sodium silicofluoride, hydrofluorisilicic acid
fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
which can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems
sodium silicofluoride
epinephrine should be used with caution in a pt using which of the folllowing meds
adderall and non cardio-selective beta blocker.
a pt is concerned that the med she is taking for her hypothyroidism is not working well. each of the following symptoms could indicate that the pt is receiving too much medication except one...
fatigue
the etiology of myxederma is
hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
which type of hepatitis is most likely transmitted by person to person contact, through fecal contamination, and is facilitated by poor personal hygiene
HAV
which represents the serum marker for HIV infection
HIV antibody
in the emergency treatment of angina pectoris, the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin is
relaxation of vascular smooth muscle
deuring dental prophy, a pt experiences a sudden loss of breath, labored breathing, cold, clammy skin, and pain radiating to the left shoulder and arm. whhat has occured
coronary occlusion
which organ plays the greatest role in absorption of orally-administered meds?
small intestine
an operator o xray equipment received 1 msv of radiation for a period of one week. we could assume from this that the operator had received
the max permissible dose for one week
which adverse reaction is commonly associated with opioid analgesics
sedation
narcan
combines with endorphin receptors in the CNS, reversing the effects of opioid drugs
sublingual gland duct
Bartholin's
parotid gland duct
Stenson duct
submand gland duct
wharton's duct
what is the most common location for AIDS related oral hairy leukoplakia
lateral border of the tongue
which vitamin promotes the synthesis of collagen
C
which is not a component of vitamin B complex
ascorbic acid
which vitamin can interfere with the function of vitamin K
E
linoleic fatty acid is also know as omega-3. sources include mackerel and salmon
BOTH FALSE
which fatty acids maintain serum cholesterol levels
monounsaturated
glucose is AKA
dextrose
naturally acquired active immunity
results from infection AND is delayed, but long lasting
an agent which destroys the membrane of red blood cells is known as
hemolysin
movement of neutrophils through the intact capillary lining is known as
diapedesis
streptococcus mutans metabolizes which sugar into dextrans
sucrose
the principle function of mRNA is
translation
what type of hepatitis is a dental hygienist least l ikely to contract
Hep A
radiographic intensifying screens are used for
reducing exposure time
all are possible side effects of regular aspirin use except
xerostomia
pt complains his teeth are too close together to floss and gets frustrated. which aid is most appropriate
waxed dental floss
the base of the skull is comprised by a single bone. it is-
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