comp pt

what is an autoimmune disease of unknown origin characterized by symmetric inflammation of joints especially of the hands, feet and knees

t/f prophylactic antibiotics needs to be given to prevent prosthetic joint infection
True False

a pt comes into the office with a TJR within the last two years, he has diabetes and has several pins in his leg, is a prophylactic antibiotic indicated?

changes in the occlusion and anterior open bite due to destruction of the condylar heads and oss of condylar height of a pt with RA my cause what?

what is another form of rheumatic diseases, a dengerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis. almsot everyone over 60 develops this and is the leading cause of disability among elderly

what is the leading cause of disability among the elderly

systemic lupos erythematosus may affect what?

discoid lupus erythematosus predominately affects what?

what is the most common manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus

t/f neuropsychiarty are common with SLE?
True False

what is associated with antiphospholipid antibody as an importatn contributor to abnormalities in the CNS?

the diagnosis of SLE is based on what criteria?

Is antibiotic prophylaxis recommened for SLE

what are the oral manifestations of SLE of the lips and mucous membranes?

____ oral health care for pts with SLE is of paramount importance

what is an autoimmune disease consisting of primary and secondary forms that cuase exocrinopathy and affect salivary and lacrimal glands

hyposalivation, glossitis, mucositis, parotid gland hypertrophy, angular cheilosis, dysgeusia, secondary infections and significantly higher caries risk...also keratoconjunctivitis sicca, glossodynia, dysphagia, candidiasis, perodontitis, diffuculty tasting, tolerating and swallowing foods, indadequate nutrition and connective tissue disorder (OKAY SO THEY HAVE EVERYTHING...AND THEIR LIFE SUCKS!!!) what are these signs and symptoms of?

what is the main goal of tx for a pt with sjogren's syndrome?

is there a cure for sjogren's syndrome

what are the three main categories in tx of oral complications for a pt with sjogren's syndrome?

how do you prevent caries and erosions in a pt with sjogren's syndrome?