2019 Flashcards
causes of congestive heart disease/failure
hypertension
coronary artery disease
high BMI
cardiomyopathy
diabetes
symptoms of congestive heart disease/ failure
fatigue and weakness
shortness of breath during activity or when lying down
rapid or irregular heartbeat
treatment of congestive heart failure
ACE inhibitors
beta blockers
ca channel blockers
diuretics
drugs for heart disease
Ace inhibitors
Beta blockers
Ca channel blockers
Diuretics
ABCD’s
factors making biofilms antibiotic resistance
efflux pumps
polymicrobial
production of glycocalyx
3 causes of cirrhosis
non alcoholic fatty liver disease alcoholic liver disease
chronic hepatitis B or C
why thrombocytopenia in liver cirrhosis
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
PPE for blood spillage
apron and gloves
no need for visor as no risk of splashing
purpose of soft liners on a denture
alleviate trauma assosciated with complete denture - provide a soft cushion that is moulded to the shape of the ridge
material types of soft liners
acrylic
silicone
disadvantages to soft liners
higher risk of candida infection
silicones prone to debond from denture base
consequences of a child in a domestic abuse home - at the time
feelings of guilt
low self esteem
sleeping issues and nightmares
anxiety and depression
consequences of adverse childhood events later in life
medical problems e.g cardiovascular disease, diabetes
binge drinking
violent behaviour
consequences of severe dental disease/ dental neglect
risks assosciated with GA
repeated exposure to antibiotics
repeated infections
bullying due to appearance
circumoral muscle
orbicularis oris