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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   59. The pharyngeal constrictor muscles will help with what function while taking her medication?

Where are the tubal tonsils are located in the oral cavity?

Which of the following is the correct drainage pattern of lymph nodes:

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     63. If the patient complains of respiratory difficulty, has bilateral swelling in the submental, sublingual and submandibular spaces, the patient most likely is experiencing an infection known as:

46. Which of the following deep cervical fascia is the most internally located?

34. Which of the following veins merges with the Superficial temporal vein to form the Retromandibular vein?

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?

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       70. Which nerve would need to be anesthetized in order to restore tooth #15?

15. Which muscles of mastication form a sling around the ramus of the mandible?

50. What is the term for inflammation of the bone marrow?