Self learning, Self assessment 2011

2011 is the final year of the SLSA program in Oral Health. The 8-question quiz appears here. Because the program is half its usual length, provincial licensing authorities may alter the allocation of CE credits. Unlike previous years, SLSA will not be involved in processing the results or forwarding names of participants to the provincial licensing authorities. Do not return quiz cards to Oral Health. Contact your own CE administrator at your provincial licensing authority.

QUESTION 1

In headache sufferers, clenching for 30 minutes can cause immediate headache. Pain in the masseter muscles has a
connection to headache.

A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.

QUESTION 2

Common signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis presenting to a dentist are:

1. unilateral facial numbness or pain.
2. facial palsy or spasm.
3. difficulty in articulation.
4. visual disturbances.

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 4 only
E. All of the above.

QUESTION 3

The antibiotic of choice in treatment of an acute dentoalveolar abscess is amoxicillin.

In treatment of an acute dentoalveolar abcess antibiotics can be discontinued after resolution of signs of swelling, lymphadenopathy and tachycardia.

A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.

QUESTION 4

If reported in “good faith”, child abuse reporters are then immune from criminal liability.

Child abuse is any act that endangers the child’s physical or emotional health or development..

A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is/are associated with xerostomia?

1. 15-40% of the population are affected.
2. More common in women.
3. Diminished taste acuity.
4. Increased caries incidence.

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 4 only
E. All of the above.

QUESTION 6

Which of the following is/are effective in relieving the pain of dentin hypersensitivity?

1. Fluoride varnish.
2. Fluoride tooth paste.
3. Fluoride gel.
4. Arginine and calcium carbonate paste.

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 4 only
E. All of the above.

QUESTION 7

A cracked tooth is found most frequently in the

A. mandibular molar.
B. maxillary molar.
C. maxillary premolar.
D. mandibular premolar.

QUESTION 8

The most common location of oral squamous cell carcinoma is

A. tongue.
B. lip.
C. floor of mouth.
D. oropharynx.

 Funding for the SLSA program has been provided by: COLGATE

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