DH theory

the strange smell noticed by a pt before a seizure is called:

Gingiva hyperplasia associated with phenytoin medications is caused by:

What determines the severity of pheytoin-induced gingival enlargement?

A pt has an acetone, fruity smelling breath. This is a classic symptom of:

Name 3 symptoms of hypoglycemia:

What is contraindicated during emergency management of an epileptic seizure?

Name 3 things that will trigger a seizure:

name 3 possible complications of diabetes:

Your pt with type 1 diabetes has gone into insulin shock. what is the first step in addressing this emergency?

The most common type of cental emergency associated with a person having diabetes is what?

The type of asthma triggered by an increase in pollen and seasonal allergens is known as what?

What should be avoided when using local anesthetics on an asthma patient?

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

Use of oral albuterol inhalers can cause what?

What is the first action taken when a person has a syncopal episode?

Which of the following is not an early pre-syncopal sign?
a. dizziness
b. heavy perspiration
c. nausea
d. tachycardia

Placing a pt in the supine position is the #1 most important action to take for a pt who has fainted. The possibilit of a second syncopal episode is greatest during the post syncopal phase

neurologic damage can occur in as little as ____________________ if a pt remains in the upright position after fainting.

Name 2 alterations and adaptions to pt treatment to prevent or limit syncope.

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

Name 3 actions involved in managing a seizure

It is important to use long acting anesthesia on pts with diabetes to keep them out of pain longer. A diabetic patient should eat breakfast prior to their appointment.

Name 3 treatment contraindications in a know asthmatic

giving local anesthesia with epinephrine to an asthmatic pt who also has diabetes or high blood pressure may lead to ___________

If your pt's asthma attack is not resolving itself after they have used their inhaler and you have administered O₂ what is the next action?

What is the most common emergency in the dental office?

Name 3 actions to take for a hyperventilating pt.

name 3 symptoms of hyperventilation

Name 5 oral health problems associated with kidney pt on hemodialysis

Kidney disease patients are often take blood thinners which may cause more bleeding during dental treatment. Systemic fluids should be prescribed for pts with kidney disease.

When giving a kidney disease pt local anesthesia, it is best to give them the (highest/lowest)______________dosage possible

congestive heart failure is a principle complication of virtually all forms of heart disease. Heart failure is more prevalent in women than men.

The purpose of the kidneys is to cleans the urine of toxins. A kidney hemodialysis patient should have dental treatment on the same day as their dialysis.

During a medical emergency involving a cardiac pt, the patient should be placed in a supine position. The pt's vital signs should be monitored every 5 minutes

name 3 treatment adaptions/considerations with a cardiac patient

When using local anesthetics with a cardiac patient, ___________ should be avoided. The best anesthesia choice is ___________

List and briefly define the ASA physical status classifications
I
II
III
IV
V

What is the most dangerous type of stroke?

it is imperative to always check the blood pressure of a patient with a heart condition because _______ is the cause of 75% of all cases of heart failure

If your pt exhibits a spike in systolic blood pressure, they are at risk for which type of stroke?

In a pt with a history of stroke, for every 10 mm Hg over 160 that blood pressure increases, chances for hemorrhagic stroke go up __________

If your patient reports that they have recently had a stroke, dental treatment must be delayed __________ from the date of the reported stroke

Name 3 ethnic groups that show a higher risk for stroke

Using low dosage of nitrous oxide is accpetable for a pt with a history of stroke. Epinephrine and certain anti-anxiety agents should be avoided when treating a pt with a history of stroke

In an emergency, a conscious stroke pt should be placed in the ______ position. An unconscious stroke victim should be placed in the _______ position

name a common dental allergen

Name 4 progressive symptoms of an allergic reaction

What are the two most important therapeutic agents used in the treatment of anaphylaxis?

If your hypertensive pt has an allergic reaction, what therapeutic agent is contraindicated? What is an alternative treatment for this patient?

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

Symptoms of an angina attack may last from _______ to ______ minutes

If your pt is known to have a pacemaker, ultrasonic scaling is contraindicated. A magnetically-attached headrest should be removed when working with a cardiac pt with a pacemaker

What is the common medication used with angina pectoris patients?

In the SLCC dental hygiene clinic, where is the AED located?

cardiac arrest may be mistaken for what?

All are steps in the chain of survival except what?
a. begin CPR
b. call 911
c. give O₂
d. transport to hospital ASAP

The organism that causes tuberculosis is called what?

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

How do health care workers determine if latent tb is present?

Name 4 modes of transmission of active tb.

What are the 3 major symptoms of active tb?

A myocardial infarction (MI) is commonly know as a what?

Name 4 risks factors for MI

name 3 emergencies in which you would place your pt in the supine position

How are the symptoms of a heart attack different in women from men?

In the event of a heart attack, what will help reduce the patients pain?

Dental treatment should be avoided at least _______ months following a heart attack

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

Name 4 controllable risk factors of hypertension

name 4 possible consequences of a hypertensive crisis

What type of local anesthesia is indicated for patients with hypertension?

Name 4 contraindications to treatment with a hypertensive patient

What is the most common inherited bleeding disorder?

Which common over-the-counter medication can cause thinning of the blood?

Before treating a patient with hemophilia, what should you do?

What does COPD stand for?

What are the 2 primary diseases which cause COPD?

If your pt with COPD is having trouble breathing, what can you do to help them?

Name 2 environmental causes of COPD

In which chair position should you treat your pt with COPD?

name 3 contraindications when treating the pt with COPD

Labored breathing is alson know as what?

What is contraindicated for a hyperventilating patient?