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You are traveling as an athletic trainer with the university cross country meet at the NCAA Division I championship. One of the best runners on the team comes up to you in a panic as she just learned that there would be drug testing after the championship. She thinks that caffeine is one of the substances on the NCAA banned substance list. She had 2 cups of coffee with breakfast a few hours ago. What’s your most appropriate response?

Case Scenario A 28-year-old female patient presents for a dental exam complaining of tooth wear and sensitivity. During the dental history, she casually mentions craving and chewing on nonfood items, particularly chalk and clay, especially during periods of stress. Intraoral exam reveals generalized enamel wear, flattened occlusal surfaces, and mild  The patient also reports fatigue and occasional dizziness. What is the MOST appropriate action by the dental team when pica is suspected?

Clients should be instructed to brush immediately after vomiting to prevent gastric acids from eroding enamel. Acid will etch and weaken enamel.

Case Scenario A 26-year-old patient presents for a dental consultation requesting repeated tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding. The patient insists their teeth are “severely discolored and uneven,” despite a clinical exam showing healthy enamel, normal alignment, and no significant staining. The dental assistant notes generalized cervical abrasion, mild gingival recession, and reports from the patient of brushing 4–5 times per day and frequent use of over-the-counter whitening products. The patient appears highly anxious and dissatisfied with previous cosmetic dental treatments. What additional action may be appropriate if BDD is suspected?

If Drake aids and abets in the commission of an aggravated robbery, will Drake be charged the same as the principal or one degree lower? (2 pts) Do you agree with the modern law around accomplice liability? (1 pt) Why or why not? (2 pts) 

The purpose of a competency evaluation is to determine whether: 

While at school, Rachel refused to listen to her teacher and stop talking in class, and when the teacher asked her to leave class, Rachel began shouting vulgarities and making rude gestures. The teacher was unable to continue the lesson due to Rachel’s behavior. Rachel could be charged with: 

Read the following hypothetical and list what crimes could be charged.  Danny asked Jenny if she would have sex with him for $200. She said no, and deeply offended, asked her sister Jane if Jane would help her get back at Danny before he got off work. Jane agreed and they made a plan and went to purchase some supplies to damage his car. Jane tried to drive to go throw paint on Danny’s car, but she got pulled over for going 45 in a 30 mph zone and didn’t make it in time before he left work. 

Rachel committed an aggravated burglary, and accidentally killed the homeowner as she quickly backed out of the driveway, fleeing the scene. Can she be charged with murder, even though she only intended to commit burglary? 

Any burning questions you want to ask about the material? (this is worth 0 points, and there is no obligation to ask a question, but if you have one, I’ll see it when I grade and can answer.)