Core values, Ethics, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis study guide Flashcards
what type of supervision is in the state of La? what is the stipulation?
General
- DH must have been working two years
- pt must have been seen by dentist first within the year
- no new patients
the etiologic agent in tb is called what
mycobacterium tuberculosis
above normal amount of blood in a tissue
hyperemia
which value means performing services for the good of the patient
beneficence
having no cells
acellular
what are the 4 components of the periodontium
GPAC: gingiva, periodontium ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum
normal breathing
eupnea
rapid flow of blood from the nose
rhinorhhea
T or F studies show a person will see thier dentist more often than thier doctor
true
______ is a well organized cooperating community of bacteria
biofilm
how do u calculate pulse pressure
systolic - diastolic
T or F the infectious agent of tb is a nonresistant organism that does not require special consideration when sterilization and disinfection methods are administered
False
List 4 early symptoms of tb
low grade fever
loss of appetite
weight loss
tire easily
list 4 later symptoms of tb
temperature elevation
night sweats
weakness
persistant cough
the primary mode of transmission of tubercle bacilli is by _______breathed directly into lung
droplet nuclei
diagnosis for tb is by _____ and ______
chest radiograph, tuberculin testing
name two types of tuberculin tests
Mantoux and PPD protein derivative
the 4 principle drugs used to treat tb are :
RIPE: rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
_________ can control the Tb ___________ patients
Chemotherapy, contagious
the incubation period may be as long as _________ for tb
2-10 weeks
_________ means we value client trust and understand that public trust is in our profession is based on our actions and behavior
Fidelity/ societal trust
__________ means engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities
beneficence
________ is when we accept responsiblity to tell the truth
veracity
what is the etiologic agent of syphillis
treponema pallidum