Chapter 5

Question 1

True or False

Many times syncope is a sign of another underlying medical condition.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Who is most susceptible to syncope?

Answer 2

Elderly
Children
Pregnant women

Question 3

What usually causes benign syncope in children?

Answer 3

Missed meal
Heat
Crying
Dehydration
Exertional activity

Question 4

True or False

15% of children have had at least one episode of syncope before adolescence

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are the three forms of syncope?

Answer 5

Neurocardiac syncope
Noncardiac syncope
Cardiac syncope

Question 6

True or False

Neurocardiac syncope is the most common form of syncope and the type most likely encountered by the dental professional.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What are the various identifiers of neurocardiac syncope?

Answer 7

Vasodepressor syncope
Vasovagal syncope
Neurocardiogenic syncope
Neurally mediated syncope

Question 8

True or False

If a patient is in syncope for a prolonged period of time, coma can result.

Answer 8

False (seizure)

Question 9

What is orthostatic hypotension?

Answer 9

At least a drop in systolic blood pressure of 20 mmHg and drop in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mmHg upon assuming upright position

Question 10

True or False

Cardiac syncope results from inadequate cardiac output and usually occurs as a result of serious underlying heart disease.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the second most common type of syncope?

Answer 11

Cardiac syncope

Question 12

What are some pre syncopal symptoms?

Answer 12

Direct correlation with sympathetic stimulations
Pupil dilations
Diaphoresis (cold sweat)
Excitation of piloerector muscles (goose bumps)
Weakness
Dizziness
Vertigo
Nausea

Question 13

True or False

A syncopal episode can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False

Recurrence of another syncopal episode is at a higher risk level for the first 24 hours following the event.

Answer 14

True