HESI Case Study Twelve

Type II is the most common form of diabetes. Type II is more common in the African American population.

A. Both are false

B. The first statement is false but second is true

C. The first statement is true but second is false

D. Both are true

D. Both are true

Which medication is recommended to lower the risk of heart attacks for pts with diabetes?

A. Lipitor

B. Glucophage

C. Baby aspirin

D. Estrogen

C. Baby aspirin

Lipitor is to be used with a low-fat diet. Lipitor blocks the enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol.

A. The first statement is false but second is true

B. The first statement is true but second is false

C. Both are true

D. Both are false

C. Both are true

What tooth has the worst prognosis?

A. #32

B. #29

C. #4

D. #31

E. #18

D. #31

Which is the BEST replacement for #3?

A. Orthodontics

B. Removable partial

C. Bridge

D. Porcelain veneer

C. Bridge

Which GV Black Classification of restorations is on #30?

A. III

B. IV

C. V

D. II

E. I

E. I

Type II diabetes typically starts in early childhood. Type II is non-insulin dependent.

A. The first statement is false but second is true

B. Both are true

C. Both are false

D. The first statement is true but second is false

A. The first statement is false but second is true

Each of the following should be addressed when treating this pt EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. Diabetes

B. High BP

C. High cholesterol

D. Chief complaint

B. High BP

Pts with diabetes experience delayed wound healing. Diabetics are more prone to infections.

A. Both are false

B. The first statement is false but second is true

C. Both are true

D. The first statement is true but second is false

C. Both are true

Each of the following is an adverse reaction to Glucophage EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. Abdominal discomfort

B. Diarrhea

C. Headaches

D. Nausea

E. Increased appetite

E. Increased appetite

Which is evident between #7 and #8?

A. Caries

B. Diastema

C. Composite restoration

D. Calculus

B. Diastema

Which is the best oral physiotherapy aid to clean #3?

A. Inderdental brush

B. Perio pick

C. Textured floss

D. Dental floss

C. Textured floss

Which will correct the radiographic error in the mandibular left premolar PAs?

A. Place film more mesial (anteriorly)

B. Change horizontal (PID) angulation

C. Decrease (PID) vertical angulation

D. Increase (PID) vertical angulation

E. Place film more distal (posteriorly)

E. Place film more distal (posteriorly)

Which is the best instrument to remove calculus between #24 and #25?

A. Universal curet

B. Gracey curet 1/2

C. Gracey curet 5/6

D. Universal sickle

D. Universal sickle

Which two radiographic errors are evident on the maxillary right molar periapical?

A. Film placement and horizontal angulation

B. Film and PID placement

C. PID placement and horizontal angulation

D. Film placement and vertical angulation

C. PID placement and horizontal angulation