Case Study 2 (Questions 61-64) Patient profile: Male, age 48 Chief complaint: “toothache in my right lower jaw” Medical history: no medications Dental history: last seen 5 years ago Supplemental history:  large swollen area in right lower jaw and cheek area, extensive caries #19     61. If a mandibular molar is infected and its roots extend inferior to the Mylohyoid muscle, the infection may spread to which of the following areas?

Case Study 1 (Questions 54-60) Patient profile:  Female, age 73 Chief complaint: “My mouth is extremely dry” Medical history: Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) takes Synthroid: Depression, takes an oral antidepressant medication Dental history: Last recall was one year ago Supplemental history:  Swelling of the left Submandibular salivary gland observed upon clinical examination         60. What is the term that is used to describe this process when the increase of size and change in consistency occurs, along with increased numbers of lymphocytes within the lymph nodes?

Case study 3 (Questions 65-70) Patient profile: Male, age 55 Chief complaint: “sore jaw joints from grinding my teeth at night” Medical history: high cholesterol; no medications Dental history: past history of TMD: not wearing nightguard Supplemental history: active caries #15     69. The patient could be at risk for which of the following because of her high cholesterol level?

28. A patient feels excruciating short-term pain when facial trigger zones are touched or when chewing. What nervous system disorder is most likely the cause of the patient’s discomfort?

Case Study 1 (Questions 54-60) Patient profile:  Female, age 73 Chief complaint: “My mouth is extremely dry” Medical history: Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism) takes Synthroid: Depression, takes an oral antidepressant medication Dental history: Last recall was one year ago Supplemental history:  Swelling of the left Submandibular salivary gland observed upon clinical examination     57. Into which lymph nodes does the Submandibular salivary gland drain directly into?

13. Which of the following bones of the skull is NOT characterized by the presence of a paranasal sinus?

36. Which of the following arteries can sometimes be visible under the skin of the temporal region on a patient?

49. Pus containing pathogenic bacteria, white blood cells, tissue fluid and debris is known as :

6. Number 1 indicates the following landmark of the tongue:  

The period of maximum effect of a drug.