Some frequently asked questions about the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Q. How many questions are there in the NBDHE? There are 350 multiple-choice examination questions in total, these can be divided into 2 groups: 200 questions...
Which cranial nerve provides sensation to the posterior third of the tongue? (A.) Fifth(B.) Ninth(C.) Eighth(D.) Twelfth Answer: (B). Ninth Glossopharyngeal is the ninth (IX) cranial nerve and provides sensation to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue...
Through which main ducts do the parotid and submandibular glands secrete saliva? (A). Wharton’s duct and ducts of Rivinus(B). Stensen’s duct and Wharton’s duct(C). Stensen’s duct and Reissner’s duct(D)...
What can you do to maximize your chances of succeeding at your regional and national dental hygiene board examinations? Here are 5 strategies that have proven to work with students I mentored at StudentRDH, and I would like to share them with you so...
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The scores of 15 dental hygiene students are: 80, 85, 67, 90, 86, 87, 85, 90, 83, 75, 89, 82, 82, 88, and 85. What is the mode? (A.) 75(B.) 80(C.) 85(D.) 90 Answer: (C.) 85 Mode is the value that is most frequently observed. In this case, 85 is...
What is the active ingredient of Arestin? (A.) Doxycycline hyclate(B.) Chlorhexidine(C.) Minocycline(D.) All of the above combined Answer: (C.) Minocycline The following are some of the most commonly-used locally-applied antimicrobial agents, along...
All of the following drugs create pupil dilation except? (A.) Meth(B.) Cocaine(C.) LSD(D.) Morphine Answer: (D.) Morphine The pupil is constricted or dilated by the contraction of smooth muscle in the iris. Increased release of acetylcholine by the...
The critical pH for tooth demineralization is? (A.) pH 5.5(B.) pH 6(C.) pH 6.7(D.) pH 7 Answer: (A.) pH 5.5 CRITICAL PH is the pH at which demineralization occur. Critical pH for enamel and cementum are as below:– enamel: pH 5.5–...
What disease is related to adrenal insufficiency? (A.) Celiac sprue(B.) Addison’s disease(C.) Cushing’s syndrome Answer: (B.) Addison’s disease Primary adrenal insufficiency, called Addison’s disease produces signs and...