The shape of the mandibular third molar is often _________________ .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Frequently, the maxillary third molar is heart-shaped, but the mandibular third molar is often atypical.

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When you are suctioning an adult patient, the onset of bradycardia is most likely due to:

A) hypercarbia. B) hypoxia. C) stimulation of the vagus nerve. D) increased intracranial pressure.

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Three commonly used cardiac medications are:

a. Plavix, Nitroglycerine, and Albuterol. b. Nitroglycerine, Coumadin, and Lasix. c. Lipitor, Dilantin, and Tenormin. d. Coumadin, Zesteril, and an Epi-pen.

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When adjusting or polishing gold or amalgam restorations, the assistant should place which of the following items in the high-speed handpiece?

diamond bur stone or rubber point large round bur carbide bur

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Janine Watt, a 43-year-old mother of two boys, is meeting with her gynecologist today for her yearly breast examination and Pap test. Janine's sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and her mother is a breast cancer survivor. Janine is concerned about her own risk for developing breast cancer, and is considering genetic testing and even preventive surgery. She plans to discuss her options with her physician.A woman whose mother or sisters have, or have had, breast cancer runs a ______ -fold greater chance of developing breast cancer than women who do not have this family history.

a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five

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