exam 2-study guide Flashcards
oral findings of one with down syndrome?
• Lips; child habitually holds mouth open and tongue protrudes
• Lips may be thickened, cracked and dry bc of saliva when mouth is open
• Mouth breathing common
• Tongue may be fissured and appear large.
• Palate may be narrow and vaulted.
• Teeth; delayed eruption; irregular in sequence in eruption
Microdontia and cong. missing teeth not uncommon and fused teeth.
• Class III occlusion and posterior crossbite are common
• Spacing of teeth
• Periodontal infections – more severe
• Children or young adults with Downs of have fewer teeth bc of delayed eruption, smaller teeth, supervised diet.
• But some can have a higher incidence bc of poor dietary choices, inadequate self- care, xerostomia (meds), hypotonia of oral tissues.
what type of drugs treat acute asthma attacks?
short acting beta 2 agonists such as albuterol (ventolin, levabuterol, pirbuterol)
anticholinergics- used in hospitals and emergencies
systemic corticosteroids
what plasma proteins make up the blood?
- Albumin- maintains tissue fluid pressure
- Gamma globulins- circulating antibodies
- Beta globulins- transports hormones, metallic ions, and lipids
- Fibrinogen and prothrombin- blood clotting
what are the oral side effects of bulimia?
perimylosis, dental caries, mucosal lesions, perio manifestations, saliva decrease, hypersensitive teeth, trauma to soft palate, parotid gland enlargement, bruxism, taste perception impaired
what does the D-termined program involve with pt with ASD?
pretreatment assessment
familiarization visits
practicing and learning cooperation skills
what age and gender tend to be more likely to have schizophrenia?
The onset is usually between the ages of 16 and 30.
• Men tend to develop symptoms at an earlier age
than women.
this means pertaining to, originating in, a healthcare facility
nosocomial
this type of anemia is primarily in pts. over age 60; treatment with B12 injections
pernicious anemia
what is the erosion called by acid from regurgitation?
perimolysis
what is the composition of plasma?
90% water and 10% plasma proteins, inorganic salts, gases, and substances being transported
what is Von Willerbrand Disease?
prolonged bleeding in presence of a normal platelet count
what gases make up plasma?
dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen
what are the two types of hemophilias?
a. Hemophilia A (classic)
b. Hemophilia B (Christmas disease)
what is the best advice to give to a patient with an eating disorder after vomiting?
don’t brush your teeth, it is best to remineralize with alkaline solution of sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the acid
¼ size of RBC and active in the blood clotting mechanism
platelet
what are the different types of asthma?
A. Extrinsic (allergic or atopic): allergic triggers from outside the body.
B. Intrinsic (non-allergic): non-allergic triggers from within the body.
C. Drug- or food-induced (non-allergenic, non-atopic).
D. Exercised-induced: vigorous physical activity.
E. Infection-induced: lung infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising
ecchymosis
this is when a disease is from excreta or other bodily discharges
direct communicable disease
which type of pneumonia is most prevalent?
viral pneumonia
what inorganic salts make up plasma?
Sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, and chloride
what type of anesthetics are used on asthmatics?
anesthetics without sulfites
bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs
albuterol
what are the signs and symptoms of bacterial pneumonia?
sudden onset cough, purulent sputum high fever dyspnea, trachypnea pleuritic chest pain
what is the diagnosis process of bacterial pneumonia?
pt. history, phys. findings, chest xray, sputum sample
this is contagious, any disease transmitted from one person or animal to another
communicable disease
what substances are transported with plasma?
hormones, nutrients, waste products, enzymes
this type of respiratory disease is allergic rhinitis such as hay fever
chronic upper respiratory
Persistent, anxiety and excessive worry, not associated with life-threatening attacks.
Can be complicated by depression, alcohol abuse, or anxiety related to a general medical condition.
generalized anxiety disorder