Free DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following should you do before taking out tooth 24?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 grams should be taken 30 minutes to 60 minutes before procedure.

Answer

Warfarin (Coumadin®) should be discontinued the morning before procedure.

Answer

Clarithromycin (Biaxin®) 500 milligrams should be taken 30 minutes to 60 minutes before procedure.

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No antibiotic administration is required.

Question 2

Which of the following screening radiographs would be most useful in determining a fracture of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

Panoramic

Answer

Bitewing

Answer

Periapical

Answer

Bitewing

Question 3

Reimplantation is preferred. After avulsion, how can permanent teeth be effectively shielded?

Accepted Answer

Place back into the sockets

Answer

Wrap in a wet napkin

Answer

Put in a cup of milk

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Place under the tongue

Question 4

OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard mandates healthcare. EXCEPT for one, employers must perform all of the following. Which is it? WHAT IS THE EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

Make hepatitis C vaccinations available.

Answer

Provide personal protective equipment.

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Implement the use of standard precautions.

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Establish an exposure control plan.

Question 5

Which base or liner could hinder a resin composite restoration from polymerizing?

Accepted Answer

Zinc oxide eugenol

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Copolymer

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Calcium hydroxide

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Glass ionomer

Question 6

After a 40-pack-year smoking history, a patient expresses a wish to quit. Except for one, all of the following would be proper actions. Which of these is an EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

Recommend use of a smokeless tobacco

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Recommend hypnosis

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Prescribe a nicotine (NicoDerm-CQ®) patch

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Recommend nicotine (Nicorette®) chewing gum

Question 7

Which sort of study gives the strongest evidence for making judgments about patient treatment?

Accepted Answer

Systematic review

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Evidence summary

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Cohort

Answer

Case control