Clinical Hypertension Flashcards
What chemical marker is a good indicator of Myocardial Infarction?
Troponin
What anti-hypertensive drugs are known to cause dry mouth?
thiazide diuretics
beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
What is aldosterone known for?
Regulating levels of salt in the blood.
excess aldosterone —> excess salt retained in the body and potassium lost —-> high blood pressure and low potassium.
What is conn’s syndrome?
tumour on adrenal cortex leading to excess aldosterone being produced.
What is “TIPPS”?
T - talk with the patient on causes of perio and discuss any barriers to effective plaque removal.
I- instruct patient on best ways to remove plaque
P- practice cleaning teeth and using interdental brushes in the clinic.
P - plan how they will incorporate oral hygiene daily.
S- support the patient by following up at subsequent visits.
What is most likely to lead to excessive post-extraction bleeding?
excessive alcohol intake
reduces coagulation factors
increases excessive bleeding.
What is the most likely cause of xerostomia in a patient with diabetes?
Drug induced
Dry Mouth is a major side effect of many medications!
What drug is given to patients with Parkinson’s?
L-Dopa.
as dopamine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.
What is the most common unwanted effect of NSAIDs?
Gastric disturbances.
What are the known risk factors for periodontal disease?
Smoking and diabetes.
What is the earliest symptom for anaesthetic overdose?
Blurred vision.
In Asthma and COPD what type of agonist or antagonist are inhalers?
Beta-2 Agonists.
What medication can cause oral ulcerations?
Nicorandil.
