Author Question: How often should an individual have a dental exam? a. depends upon age b. every 2 to 3 years ... (Read 17 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

How often should an individual have a dental exam?

a. depends upon age
b. every 2 to 3 years until age 40, then yearly thereafter
c. every 6 to 12 months throughout life
d. depends upon the individual's overall health

Question 2

Which of the following tests should be done with every physical exam?

a. blood sugar, testicular exam, rectal exam of the prostate, and electrocardiogram
b. blood sugar, cholesterol, complete blood count, electrocardiogram (EKG), stool for blood, and urinalysis
c. cholesterol, complete blood count, and Papanicolaou smear
d. complete blood count, breast exam, and EKG

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Throughout life, a dental exam, prophylaxis, and needed treatment should be performed every 6 to 12 months.

Answer to Question 2

B
Among the leading causes of death associated with lifestyle factors that can be controlled are heart disease, associated with tobacco use, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and lack of exercise; cancer, associated with tobacco, alcohol abuse, environmental exposure, and inadequate diet; stroke, associated with tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and lack of exercise.