Chapter 53-test 2 Flashcards
Stomatitis
Broad term that refers to inflammation in oral cavity
Aphthous ulcers
Canker sores
Primary stomatitis
Aphthous (noninfectious) stomatitis
Secondary stomatitis
Infection by opportunistic viruses, fungi, bacteria in those who are immunocomprised
Priority care for stomatitis
Oral care
Soft, non acidic foods
Coffee, potatoes, cheese, nuts, citrus, gluten -allergic reaction causing aphthous ulcer
Oral candidiasis
White plaque lesions
Wiped away, underlying surface is red and sore
Dysphasia may cause
Airway obstruction
Aspiration
Pneumonia
Malnutrition
Leukoplakia
Slowly developing in oral mucous
Thickened, white, firmly attached patches
Cannot be easily scraped off
Slightly raised, sharply rounded
Leukoplakia lesions on lips or tongue
Likely to be malignant
Causes of leukoplakia
Mechanical factors
Denture
Cheek nibbling
Broken teeth
Hairy leukoplakia
HIV patients
Leukoplakia priority care
Oral care
Erythroplakia
Red, velvety mucosal lesions on the surface of oral mucosa
PRECANCEROUS
Squamous cell carcinoma
94% of oral cancers begin on surface
Smokers Alcohol Age 40 oral lesions raises red erosion Linked to HPV
Squamous cell priority
Airway
Infection
Thick, stringy secretions