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common medical emergencies in DO Flashcards

1
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what is bronchospasm

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partial obstruction of an airway . can progress to an asthma attack

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treatment for bronchospasm

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administer bronchodilator, watch for cyanosis

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cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of lips and nails

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asthma attack

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narrowing of bronchioles which causes breathlessness and wheezing

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5
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signs and symptoms of asthma

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coughing, wheezing, anxiety, pallor, cyanosis

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6
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signs and symptoms of obstructed airways

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grasping at the throat, ineffective cough, high pitched breathing sound

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7
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partial airway

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partially occluded airflow to the lungs is impeded and sounds such as snoring, gurgling and crowing are emitted.

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total airway

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totally obstructed airway characterized by a lack of sounds or no evidence of any sound

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9
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the universal sign for choking

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person grasps or clutches his or her throat

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10
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most common allergic reaction in dental offices

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latex allergy

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11
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an allergic reaction also referred as

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hypersensitivity

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12
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edema

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swelling

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13
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erythema

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redness

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14
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what is an anaphylactic shock

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a severe allergic reaction to a foreign substance in the blood

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15
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anaphylactic signs and symptoms

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extreme swelling, rash, bp drops, choking or coughing, swelling in the larynx & bronchi which causes airflow in breathing.

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16
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treatment for anaphylactic shock

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specific allergy drug ( epinephrine)

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17
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signs and symptoms for hyperventilating

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rapid shallow breathing, light-headed, tightness in the chest, panic

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18
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treatment for hyperventilation

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calm patient using a quiet tone, ask the patient to breathe into a paper bag

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19
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Angina pectoris (aka angina)

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result of decreased blood flow to the heart and narrowing of the arteries

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20
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a heart attack also referred as

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myocardial infarction

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21
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nitroglycerin forms

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tablet, spray, injections, transdermal patches

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22
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what is a heart attack

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occurs when the coronary arteries become blocked or severely narrowed

23
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heart attack treatment

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call 911, give o2, nitroglycerin spray or pills

24
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CPR stands for

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

25
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rate of compressions for an adult is

A

80-100 compressions per minute

26
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A

A

airway; open the airway by the tilt-lift method

27
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B

A

breathing; check for rising and fall of the chest

28
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C

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circulation; is monitored to determine whether the heart is beating

29
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how to do chest compressions

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the heel of your hand should be placed on the center of the chest between the nipple line.

30
Q

t/f; denture aids in making an airtight seal. An airtight seal is important for ventilating the lungs adequately

A

true

31
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stroke aka

A

cerebrovascular accident

32
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define stroke

A

a sudden interruption of the blood flow to the brain

33
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signs and symptoms of a stroke

A

dizziness, confusion, headache, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the body

34
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most common emergency in the dental office

A

syncope aka fainting

35
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treatment for syncope (fainting)

A

place patient in Trendelenburg position feet slightly higher than the head.
administer spirits of ammonia if the patient isn’t revived

36
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what are diabetes

A

a metabolic disorder that results from disturbances in the body normal insulin mechanism

37
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type I (juvenile diabetes)

A

most serve, ages between 10-16.

Regular injections or insulin needed

38
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type II

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Can be controlled with diet and medications, usually in adults/obese/middle ages

39
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hyperglycemia

A

too much blood sugar

40
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hypoglycemia

A

too little blood sugar

41
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signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
and
treatment

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fruit-like smell, warm, dry skin, dry mouth, rapid and weak pulse.
Patient needs insulin

42
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signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
and
treatment

A

nervous, confused, hungry, personality changes, weakness, cold sweats.
Give sugar or orange juice

43
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sezuire aka

A

convulsions

44
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signs and symptoms of a seizure

A

involuntary spasmodic/muscle twitching

45
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grand mal seizure

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most common last 3-5 minutes, a person becomes unconscious

46
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petit mal seizure

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most often occurs in children, lasts 5-10 secs

patient may have blank dazed look with twitchy eyelids

47
Q

a most common drug used to treat epilepsy

A

Dilantin

48
Q

gel foam

A

gelatin-based sponge material, placed in an open socket or wound

49
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oxygel

A

oxidized regenerated cellulose that releases cellulosic acid. Places in dry socket

50
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surgicel

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oxidized regenerated cellulose applied as gauze in the socket

51
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tannic acid

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tea bag is helpful when at home

52
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avulsed tooth

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a tooth that is knocked out of a socket by force

53
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alveolitis AKA dry socket

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occurs after an extraction, nerve endings over the bone become exposed.

54
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soft tissue injury

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electrical burns from biting electrical cord, sharp instruments in the mouth

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