Exam 2

Question 1

What is xerostomia?

Answer 1

very dry mouth that is caused by severe reduction in the flow of saliva

Question 2

T/F. Xerostomia usually happens 24 hours of radiation therapy?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Is xerostomia temporary or permanent?

Answer 3

It depends on the dose of radiation

Question 4

How is xerostomia managed?

Answer 4

By frequent sips of water before meals

Question 5

Which drug is used as a mouthwash to control pain r/t stomatitis?

Answer 5

viscous lidocaine

Question 6

What is Leukoplakia?

Answer 6

causes thickened, white, firmly attached patches on the oral mucosa that cannot easily be scraped off

Question 7

Is Leukoplakia benign or cancerous?

Answer 7

Benign but lesions on the lips or tongue can progress to cancer

Question 8

Leukoplakia is an early manifestation of what?

Answer 8

HIV infection

Question 9

Why should a patient void immediately prior to a paracentesis?

Answer 9

To avoid bladder puncture

Question 10

How often do we monitor temp in a patient who had a paracentesis?

Answer 10

4-48 hours

Question 11

Which vital sign should be monitored during a paracentesis?

Answer 11

BP

Question 12

What color indicates a positive guaiac test?

Answer 12

Blue

Question 13

What are some foods that can affect the results of a guaiac test?

Answer 13

Red meat, Cantaloupe, Uncooked broccoli, Turnip, Radish, Horseradish

Question 14

Which medicines will interfere with a guaiac test?

Answer 14

vitamin C, aspirin, and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

Question 15

What can increase the chances of leukoplakia?

Answer 15

Tobacco use

Question 16

What is kaposi sarcoma?

Answer 16

vascular tumor, appearing as a raised, purple, reddish, or brownish nodule or plaque, which is usually painless.

Question 17

Where can kaposi sarcoma appear?

Answer 17

can be found on the hard palate, gums, tongue, or tonsils