Deck 26: Geriatrics

Question 1

A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?

A)Absence of disease
B)Trauma
C)Stress
D)Hormonal changes

Answer 1

D
Explanation: D)Recent studies demonstrate that major cognitive declines do NOT occur in the absence of disease,trauma,or stress.This decline is a result of many conditions including poor nutrition,vitamin deficiencies,disease,and hormonal changes.

Question 2

What is the BEST way to provide optimal dental care for the older community?

A)Remain current on oral medicine
B)Remain current on pharmacotherapeutics
C)Remain current on changing technologies
D)All of the above

Answer 2

D
Explanation: D)All of the above are ways in which dental providers can provide optimal dental care for the older population.Providers should address access to care,medical history forms in large print,and easy-to-read cards.

Question 3

Oral disease can affect patients in other areas of the body.Which area is MOST commonly affected?

A)Limbs
B)Lungs
C)Kidney
D)Ears

Answer 3

B
Explanation: B)The oral cavity can be a portal of entry for microbial infections that affect the whole body.Oral diseases give rise to pathogens,which can be blood-borne or aspirated into the lungs,bringing about severe,even life-threatening consequences.

Question 4

What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?

A)1/4
B)1/3
C)1/2
D)1/8

Question 5

What is the MOST common cancer found in the oral cavity?

A)Lip cancer
B)Tongue cancer
C)Oropharyngeal cancer
D)Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 6

What causes the teeth of the elderly to appear darker in color?

A)Dentinal tubules
B)Pulp chamber
C)Diet
D)Medications

Question 7

What is defined as the loss of established intellectual activity that interferes with occupational and social functional?

A)Alzheimer's disease
B)Dementia
C)Parkinson's disease
D)Cerebral palsy

Question 8

Osteoporosis may contribute to the progression of periodontal disease.Significant decrease in bone mass of the mandible may lead to fragility and increased resorption,risk of fracture,and failure of osseointegration of dental implants.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 9

What is defined as the presence of at least 20 natural teeth?

A)Passive dentition
B)Functional dentition
C)Active dentition
D)Natural dentition

Question 10

What percentage of elderly needs periodontal treatment?

A)90%
B)95%
C)100%
D)None of the above