2019 Flashcards

1
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causes of congestive heart disease/failure

A

hypertension
coronary artery disease
high BMI
cardiomyopathy
diabetes

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2
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symptoms of congestive heart disease/ failure

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fatigue and weakness
shortness of breath during activity or when lying down
rapid or irregular heartbeat

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3
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treatment of congestive heart failure

A

ACE inhibitors
beta blockers
ca channel blockers
diuretics

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4
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drugs for heart disease

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Ace inhibitors
Beta blockers
Ca channel blockers
Diuretics

ABCD’s

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5
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factors making biofilms antibiotic resistance

A

efflux pumps
polymicrobial
production of glycocalyx

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6
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3 causes of cirrhosis

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non alcoholic fatty liver disease alcoholic liver disease
chronic hepatitis B or C

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7
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why thrombocytopenia in liver cirrhosis

A

liver produces hormone thrombopoietin which regulates platelet production in bone marrow
liver disease sees decreased production therefore less platelets i.e thrombocytopenia
cirrhosis sees splenomegaly which sees increased destruction of platelets

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8
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PPE for blood spillage

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apron and gloves

no need for visor as no risk of splashing

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9
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purpose of soft liners on a denture

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alleviate trauma assosciated with complete denture - provide a soft cushion that is moulded to the shape of the ridge

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10
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material types of soft liners

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acrylic
silicone

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11
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disadvantages to soft liners

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higher risk of candida infection
silicones prone to debond from denture base

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12
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consequences of a child in a domestic abuse home - at the time

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feelings of guilt
low self esteem
sleeping issues and nightmares
anxiety and depression

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13
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consequences of adverse childhood events later in life

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medical problems e.g cardiovascular disease, diabetes
binge drinking
violent behaviour

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14
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consequences of severe dental disease/ dental neglect

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risks assosciated with GA
repeated exposure to antibiotics
repeated infections
bullying due to appearance

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15
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circumoral muscle

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orbicularis oris

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16
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dental features that may be seen in a patient with incompetent lips

A

proclined upper incisors
lip trap
long face type - increased FMPA
increased overjet
mouth breathing - increased caries risk

17
Q

strap lower lip

A

hyperactive lower lip
may result in retroclined lower incisors in patients with incompetent lips

18
Q

physiology of digit sucking effect on teeth

A

positioning of the thumb exerts prolonged forces on maxillary and mandibular teeth in such a way that over a long period it may result in proclination and retroclination.
sucking action caused by the cheeks narrows the maxillary dentition and causes a posterior crossbite

19
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effects on dentition from a digit sucking habit

A

proclined upper incisors
retroclined lower incisors
anterior open bite
unilateral posterior crossbite due to narrowed maxillary arch

20
Q

four radiographic signs of non vitality

A

canal obliteration
periapical radiolucency
internal infection related inflammatory root resorption
external infection related inflammatory root resorption

21
Q

definition of dependence

A

relying on and being controlled by - involves both physiological and psychological effects

22
Q

risks of Ga in elderly

A

increased risk of neuro-degenerative disorders
increased risk of dementia

23
Q

term for maintaining communication between pulpal space and periradicular tissues

A

patency

24
Q

two intra operative radiographs for endodontics

A

master cone radiograph
corrected working length radiograph

25
Q

main aim of periodontal surgery

A

eliminate pockets

26
Q

why do non surgical perio prior to perio surgery

A

sufficient in majority of cases
creates good foundations

27
Q

where are the condyles in retruded axis position

A

most superior anterior position of condyles in mandibular fossa

28
Q

function of each stage of WD

A

flush / pre wash - remove gross contamination
wash - supplemented by detergent to remove further biological matter
rinse - remove residual detergent
thermal disinfection - kills microorganisms
dry - removes moisture

29
Q

why digital over radiography

A

no chemical processing,
easy storage,
easily integrated onto digital pt records
can be manipulated

30
Q

what might happen after referral to child protection advisor
(not dental neglect)

A

child protection advisor does further investigating and gets back to you
child protection advisor recommends referral to social services

31
Q

who should you discuss suspected child abuse with
(not dental neglect)

A

child protection advisor

32
Q

when would you use metronizadole and what dose

A

necrotizing periodontal conditions
400mg 3x 3 days