1. What is the study strategy recommended in PD 240?

a.
cramming the night
b.
dont study at all
c.
incremental (weekly) studying
d.
sleep with syllabus under pillow and hope for osmosis : )
2. Scammons general growth (skeleton, musculature, etc.) curve reaches 100% of adult size ___
the neural growth curve.
a.
before
b.
at the same time as
c.
after
3. Johnny, your 3 year old patient, has dysmorphic enamel on the incisal edges of his maxillary
central incisors. His Mom tells you that she had a difficult pregnancy and also that Johnny had a
week of high fevers when he was one year old. Could either of these events explain the dysmorphic
enamel?
a.
either event could explain it
b.
problems during the pregnancy could explain it, but not the fever at 1
year of age
c.
the fever at 1 year of age could explain it, but not the problems during
the pregnancy
d.
neither event could explain it
4. Nicole is 8 years old; she and her parents present to your office for a new patient exam. They
have recently moved to your town and were referred to you by your neighbor. Nicole has mild
cerebral palsy, is able to walk on her own, and is taking Depakote which controls her seizures well.
During your initial oral exam you find 2 teeth with occlusal caries which need to be restored. Nicole
had 4 other fillings from her previous dentist last year and, according to her parents, did well during
the restorative visits. She is a well-behaved little girl.
5. Since she is new to your practice you would:
a.
Ask her parents the frequency and type of seizures Nicole has
b.
Send for a medical consult (neurologist) detailing the needed dental work and local
anesthesia to be used
c.
Research the current Drug Handbook/Program or PDR for possible drug interactions of
Depakote, lidocaine and epinephrine
d.
All of the above
e.
a and c only
6. Which of the following is associated with hyperdontia?
a.
Cleidocranial Dysplasia
b.
Trisomy 21
c.
Dens Invaginatus
d.
Klinefelters Syndrome
e.
b and d
7. When taking a single occlusal radiograph on a pediatric patient, it is acceptable to use only the
lead apron, omitting the thyroid shield. The thickness and rigidity of digital radiographic sensors can
make them difficult to use in small children.
a.
the first statement is true and the second statement is false
b.
the first statement is false and the second statement is true
a.
both statements are true
b.
both statements are false