Theory Final

what is the strange smell noticed by patient before a seizure?

what medication causes gingival hyperplasia?

what is gingival hyperplasia associated with phenytoin meds caused by?

what determines the severity of phenytoin induced gingival enlargement?

a pt has an acetone, fruity smelling breath, what is this a symptom of?

what is classic symptom of ketoacidosis?

what are 3 symptoms of hypoglycemia?

what is contraindicated during emergency management for epileptic seizure

what are 3 things that will trigger a seizure

name 3 possible complications of diabetes

what is the first step to addressing insulin shock?

what is the most common type of dental emergency associated with a person having diabetes?

what is the type of asthma called that is triggered by an increase in pollen and seasonal allergens?

what type of local anesthetics should be avoided with asthma pts

what orally inhaled drug is used to treat acute asthma attacks?

what is a side effect of albuterol?

what is the first action to take with syncope

t/f dizziness is not an early presyncope sign?
True False

what are 3 early presyncope sings?

t/f placing a patient in the supine position is the #1 most important action to take for a patient who has fainted
True False

t/f the possibility of a second syncopal episode is greatest during the post syncope phase
True False

neurologic damage can occur in as little as ___-___ min if a patient remains upright during a syncopal episode

name 2 alterations and adaptations to treatment to prevent or limit syncope

what is the most likely cause of a seizure in the dental office?

name 4 actions involved in managing a seizure

t/f it is important to use long acting anesthesia on patients with diabetes to keep them out of pain longer
True False

t/f a diabetic patient should eat breakfast prior to their appointment
True False

name 3 treatment contraindications in an asthma attack

what can happen if you give a pt local anesthesia with epienphrine that is an asthmatic patient and also diabetic or has high blood pressure?

if a pt's asthma attack is not resolving itself after they have used their inhaler and you have administered O2 what should be done next?

what is the most common medical emergency in the dental office?

name three actions to take for a hyperventilating pt

name 2 symptoms of hyperventilation

name 5 oral health problems associated with a kidney pt on hemodialysis

t/f kidney disease pt often take blood thinners which may cause more bleeding during dental treatment
True False

t/f systemic fluorides should be prescribed for pt with kidney disease
True False

t/f when giving a kidney pt local anesthesia it s best to give them the highest dose possible
True False

t/f congestive heart failure is a principal complication of virtually all forms of heart disease
True False

t/f hear failure is more prevalent in women than men
True False

t/f the purpose of the kidneys is to cleanse the urine of toxins
True False

t/f a kindy hemodialysis pt should have dental treament the same day as their dialysis
True False

t/f during a medical emergency involving a cardiac patient the patient should be placed in supine position
True False

t/f the patient's vitals of a cardiac arrest should be monitored every 5 minutes
True False

name 3 treatment adaptations/considerations with a cardiac patient?

when using local anesthetics with a cardiac patient what should be avoided?

what is the best anesthesia of choice for a cardiac patient

what is the ASA classification for a pt that can climb a flight of stairs without distress?

what is the ASA classification for a pt that can climb a flight of stairs without distress but must stop once the task is completed due to distress

what is the ASA class for a patient that can climb a flight of stairs but must stop and rest before completing the task

what is the ASA class for a pt that cannot negotiate a flight of stairs because of shortness of breath or undue fatigue

what is the ASA class of a pt that is not expected to survive?

what is the most dangerous type of stroke?

it is imperative to always check the blood pressure of a pt with a heart condition why?

if your pt exhibits a spike in systolic blood pressure they are at risk for which type of strok?

in a pt with a history of stroke for every ____ mm HG over ____ that blood pressure increases the chances for a _____ stroke go up ____%

if your pt reports they have recently had a stroke, how long must you wait before doing dental treatment?

name three ethnic groups that show higher risk of stroke

t/f using low dosages of nitrous is acceptable for a pt with a history of stroke
True False

t/f epinephrine and certain anti-anxiety agents shoudl be avoided when treating a pt with a history of stroke
True False

in an emergency a conscious stroke pt is placed in what position? unconscious?

name a common dental allergen

name the 4 progressive symptoms of an allergic reaction

what are the two most important therapeutic agents used in the treatment of anaphylatic shock?

if your hypertensive pt has an allergic reaction, what therapeutic agent is contraindicated? what is an alternative treatment for the pt

which type of angina emergency would you most likely see in the dental office

symptoms of angina attack may last ___ to ___ minutes

t/f if your pt is known to have a pacemaker ultrasonic scaling is contraindicated
True False

t/f a magnetically attached headrest should be removed when working with a cardiac patient with a pacemaker
True False

what is a common medication used for angina pectoris pt

in the SLCC clinic where is the AED located?

cardiac arrest may be mistaken for what?

what is the organism that causes tuberculosis

what is the type of TB where the organism lays dormant within the body and shows no symptoms called?

how do health care workers determine if latent TB is present

what are 4 modes of transmission of active TB?

what are three major symptoms of active TB?

a myocardial infarction is commonly known as?

what is heart attack a common name for?

name 4 uncontrollable risk factors for an MI

name 3 emergencies in which you should place the pt in supine position

how are the symptoms of heart attack in women different than men?

in an event of a heart attack what would help to reduce the patients pain?

how long should dental treatment be avoided after a heart attack?

name 3 things that will minimize the risk of heart attack during dental treatment

name 4 controllable risk factors of hypertension

name 4 possible consequences of a hypertensive crisis (9)

what type of local anesthesia is indicated for pt with hypertension?

name 4 contraindications to treatment with hypertensive pt?

what is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?

which common over the counter med can cause thinning of the blood

before treating a pt with hemophilia what should you do?

what does COPD stand for?

what are two primary diseases that cause COPD

if you pt with COPD is having trouble breathing what can you do to help?

name 2 environmental causes of COPD

in which chair position should you treat your pt with COPD

name 3 contraindications when treating a pt with COPD

labored breathing is also known as?

what is dyspnea

what is a contraindication for a hyperventilating pt