Question 1

Tooth development begins early in the second trimester. Calcification of deciduous teeth begins around the fourth month.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Increased levels of vitamins B6 and B12 have been noted in women taking oral contraceptive agents (OCAs) due to increased levels of estrogen. Progestins within OCAs can cause weight gain related to increased appetite and related carbohydrate metabolism.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Impairment of sense of touch

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis H

Question 4

Each of the following is a prudent recommendation for a dental hygienist to make for a menopausal patient except one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplement calcium and vitamin D slightly beyond upper intake (UI) level because of increased metabolic needs. 
B)  Encourage lean protein and regular exercise to maintain muscle mass. 
C)  Avoid alcohol and alcohol-containing oral hygiene products if xerostomia is present. 
D)  Consumption of 90 mg daily of isoflavones in soy products helps to increase bone mass. 
A)  Supplement calcium and vitamin D slightly beyond upper intake (UI) level because of increased metabolic needs. 
B)  Encourage lean protein and regular exercise to maintain muscle mass. 
C)  Avoid alcohol and alcohol-containing oral hygiene products if xerostomia is present. 
D)  Consumption of 90 mg daily of isoflavones in soy products helps to increase bone mass.

Question 5

Current recommendations for nutrition during pregnancy focus on avoidance of undernutrition because the placenta does not perform well if the mother's nutritional status is poor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 6

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Absence of major portion of the brain and skull

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Question 7

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Breastfeeding

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Question 8

The factor that is least predictive of a healthy pregnancy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's nutritional status before conception. 
B)  appropriate weight gain. 
C)  gestation of 39 to 41 weeks. 
D)  birth weight less than 5 
A)  the mother's nutritional status before conception. 
B)  appropriate weight gain. 
C)  gestation of 39 to 41 weeks. 
D)  birth weight less than 5

Question 9

A pregnancy that occurs less than 1 year after a previous pregnancy can contribute to each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase incidence of preterm birth 
B)  Decrease of fetal calcium and iron 
C)  Fetal growth retardation 
D)  Risk of maternal mortality and morbidity 
A)  Increase incidence of preterm birth 
B)  Decrease of fetal calcium and iron 
C)  Fetal growth retardation 
D)  Risk of maternal mortality and morbidity

Question 10

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Deficiency or excessive amount of a specific nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Question 11

The best time period for a pregnant woman to receive routine dental care is during the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first 6 to 8 weeks. 
B)  first trimester. 
C)  second trimester. 
D)  third trimester. 
E)  last month. 
A)  first 6 to 8 weeks. 
B)  first trimester. 
C)  second trimester. 
D)  third trimester. 
E)  last month.

Question 12

Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as docosahexaenoic acid, should not be consumed during pregnancy because they interfere with central nervous system and visual development in infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct. 
D)  The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 13

Most gravidas younger than 18 years old have adequate intake of calcium and iron, but lack stores of vitamins A, D, and niacin. Most girls this age are still growing and storing nutrients in their own bodies.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Only 22% to 34% if women receive dental care during pregnancy. Which of the following accurately describe prenatal oral health concerns? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy gingivitis usually becomes evident in the second trimester. 
B)  Even when oral problems exist, most women do not see a dentist. 
C)  Pregnancy tumors are large lumps originating from gingivitis. 
D)  Periodontal disease is a significant risk factor for preeclampsia. 
E)  Dental erosion can result from nausea during pregnancy. 
A)  Pregnancy gingivitis usually becomes evident in the second trimester. 
B)  Even when oral problems exist, most women do not see a dentist. 
C)  Pregnancy tumors are large lumps originating from gingivitis. 
D)  Periodontal disease is a significant risk factor for preeclampsia. 
E)  Dental erosion can result from nausea during pregnancy.

Question 15

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Decreased production of estrogen and progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Question 16

Synthesis of keratin in tooth enamel depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin D. 
A)  zinc. 
B)  vitamin A. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin D.

Question 17

The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:

Accepted Answer

A)  before conception. 
B)  once pregnancy begins. 
C)  at 6 weeks. 
D)  upon completion of the first trimester. 
A)  before conception. 
B)  once pregnancy begins. 
C)  at 6 weeks. 
D)  upon completion of the first trimester.

Question 18

Which of the following are appropriate nutritional recommendations for a dental hygienist to provide to lactating mothers? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Breastfeeding is positively related with child mental development. 
B)  Vegan mothers may be deficient in vitamin B12. 
C)  Prescription drugs should be avoided, but herbal supplements are safe because they do not pass into breast milk. 
D)  Fortified milk and cereals should be avoided because of processing concerns. 
E)  Breastfeeding helps with weight loss. 
A)  Breastfeeding is positively related with child mental development. 
B)  Vegan mothers may be deficient in vitamin B12. 
C)  Prescription drugs should be avoided, but herbal supplements are safe because they do not pass into breast milk. 
D)  Fortified milk and cereals should be avoided because of processing concerns. 
E)  Breastfeeding helps with weight loss.

Question 19

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Low levels of estrogen and progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Question 20

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Formation of red blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis 
A) Nutritional insult 
B) Preeclampsia 
C) Gravida 
D) Erythropoiesis 
E) Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis

Exam 13: Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Women

Tooth development begins early in the second trimester. Calcification of deciduous teeth begins around the fourth month.

Increased levels of vitamins B6 and B12 have been noted in women taking oral contraceptive agents (OCAs) due to increased levels of estrogen. Progestins within OCAs can cause weight gain related to increased appetite and related carbohydrate metabolism.

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Impairment of sense of touch

Each of the following is a prudent recommendation for a dental hygienist to make for a menopausal patient except one. Which one is the exception?

Current recommendations for nutrition during pregnancy focus on avoidance of undernutrition because the placenta does not perform well if the mother's nutritional status is poor.

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Absence of major portion of the brain and skull

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Breastfeeding

The factor that is least predictive of a healthy pregnancy is:

A pregnancy that occurs less than 1 year after a previous pregnancy can contribute to each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Deficiency or excessive amount of a specific nutrient

The best time period for a pregnant woman to receive routine dental care is during the:

Omega-3 fatty acids, also known as docosahexaenoic acid, should not be consumed during pregnancy because they interfere with central nervous system and visual development in infants.

Most gravidas younger than 18 years old have adequate intake of calcium and iron, but lack stores of vitamins A, D, and niacin. Most girls this age are still growing and storing nutrients in their own bodies.

Only 22% to 34% if women receive dental care during pregnancy. Which of the following accurately describe prenatal oral health concerns? (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Decreased production of estrogen and progesterone

Synthesis of keratin in tooth enamel depends on:

The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:

Which of the following are appropriate nutritional recommendations for a dental hygienist to provide to lactating mothers? (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Low levels of estrogen and progesterone

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Formation of red blood cells

Overview of Healthy Eating Habits

Concepts in Biochemistry

The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrate: the Efficient Fuel

Protein: the Cellular Foundation

Lipids: the Condensed Energy

Use of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance

Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures

Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures

Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures

Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Fluids and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Nutritional Requirements During Growth and Development and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health

Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits

Food Factors Affecting Health

Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Oral Health

Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity

Nutritional Assessment and Education for Dental Patients

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Increased levels of vitamins B₆ and B₁₂ have been noted in women taking oral contraceptive agents (OCAs) due to increased levels of estrogen. Progestins within OCAs can cause weight gain related to increased appetite and related carbohydrate metabolism.