Exam 3 Study guide Flashcards

1
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These seizures include epileptic spasms?

A

Unknown

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2
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This seizure affects the entire brain at the same time?

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Generalized

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3
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Other names for Parkinson’s disease?

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Paralyis agitans and Parkinson’s syndroyme

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4
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Sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms which can be caused by an infection or stress, immediate hospitalization is necessary?

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Thyroid crisis

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5
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This is a progressive disorder of the CNS characteized by four symptoms

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Parkinson’s disease

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6
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Congenital defect or opening in the spinal column?

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Spina bifida

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7
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What is internal radiation?

A

Implants or seeds and is placed within the body

less radiation is delivered to surrounding tissues than an external source is utilized

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8
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What types of oral problems are people with pituitary disorders?

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  • Macroephaly
  • Macrognathia
  • Disproportionate mand. growth; and. prognathism
  • Open anterior bite
  • Large pulp chambers
  • Delayed eruption of primary and secondary teeth
  • Increased risk for perio disease due to growth factors and hormone imbalances
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9
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Which muscular dystrophies involve facial muscles?

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faciosapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

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10
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A paroxysmal (sudden) event that results from abnormal brain activity. May involve loss of consciousness with or without convulsive movements or spasms?

A

Seizure

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11
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This type of seizure is known as focal

It only involves one part of the brain?

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Partial seizure

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12
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What receptors are reduced in # in pts with myasthenia graves?

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-Acetylcholins receptors are reduced compared with normal number of receptors

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13
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What can an increased production of cortisol be caused by?

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A tumor in the anterior pituitary or in the adrenal gland or exogenous administration of steroids

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14
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What are the oral risk assessment of bushings syndrome?

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  • Increased melanin pigmentation
  • delayed round healing
  • loss of collagen
  • skin and oral tissues
  • oral candidiasis
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15
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What percentage does gingival overgrowth occur in?

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20-30 percent

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16
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Absence of spontaneous menstrual periods in a female?

A

amenorrhea

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17
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where is bone marrow usually aspirated from for a transplant?

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iliac crest, ribs or sternum

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18
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what can reduce the occurrence of gingival enlargement in patients?

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Change in drug prescription
nonsurgical treatment
surgical removal

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19
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Most spinal cord injuries are at what level?

A

c1-c4

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20
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This result from tissue anoxia or ischemia caused by pressure exerted on the skin and subcutaneous tissues by bony prominences and the object on which they rest, such as a mattress?

A

decubitus ulcer

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21
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What carnival nerve is affected in Bell’s palsy?

A

7th CN

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22
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What does autologous mean?

A

a type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that comes from one self

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23
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Average life expectancy someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

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3-5 years

24
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What age does the onset of rheumatoid arthritis usually occur?

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20 and 40 yr

women than men

25
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What are particular factors to consider when planning hygiene care with a patient with Bell’s palsy?

A

Decreased self cleanings action of tongue and lips, decreased control of saliva

26
Q

When the spinal cord protrudes through spina bifida?

A

myelomeningocele

27
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How can puberty affect the oral cavity?

A
  • Gingival info. due to increase sex hormones released/
  • Diet analysis recommended to look at diet related dental disease pattern.
  • Hyperplastic gingiva, related to ortho
  • Acute intramural infections involving the periodontium
  • Periodontal infection can be localized or generalized
28
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This type of muscular dystrophy is limited to males and transmitted by female carriers and occurs in approx. 1.3-1.8males between 5-24 yr of age

A

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

29
Q

This seizure only affects one part of the Brian

A

focal

30
Q

Difficult and painful menstruation

A

dysmenorrhea

31
Q

The Who estimates how many million worldwide have epilepsy?

A

50 million

32
Q

What is the best solution for xersotomia in a pt doing radiation treatment?

A

encourage daily oral hygiene care include biofilm, removal at least twice day, encourage fl2 use

33
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This is caused by too much cortisol production?

A

Cushings syndrome

34
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When related to phenytoin use, what may gingival enlargement be called?

A
  • Dilantin hyperplasia
  • Diphenylhydantion
  • Induced hyperplasia
  • Diphenylhydantion
  • gingival hyperplasia
35
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When should EMS be activated if seizure is still occurring?

A

When seizure in still occurring or has recurred within 5 minutes

36
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What can a pregnant mother take to prevent spina bifida?

A

folic acid

37
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What are the conditions expected due to radiation therapy?

A

Skin reactions such as bad sunburn, fatigue and nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation

38
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Deficiency of blood caused by functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel?

A

ischemia

39
Q

Paralysis of the facial muscles innervated by the facial or 7th CN?

A

Bells palsy

40
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What is post polio syndrome characterized by?

A

Progressive muscle, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, potential muscle atrophy

41
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This condition affects adults, years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus when they were children…cause is unknown?

A

Postpolio Syndrome

42
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Another name for a stroke?

A

Cerebraovascular accident

43
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What treatment is used for a variety of blood disease, including leukemia?

A

hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

44
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What hormone declines with menopause?

A

Estrogen and progsterone

45
Q

Improper functioning of this gland leads to diabetes?

A

pancreas

46
Q

What are common symptoms of pituitary gland disorders?

A
  • headaches
  • vision problems
  • mood swings
  • behavioral changes
  • weight change
  • reproductive problems
  • hypertension
47
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Abnormal depression of all cellular elements of the blood?

A

Pancytopenia

48
Q

What are common pituitary tumors?

A

Adenomas

49
Q

This gland Is called the “Master Gland” bc it has a great impact on body organs, other endocrine glands, and overall well being?

A

Pituitary gland

50
Q

Protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column?

A

meningocele

51
Q

What are the oral symptoms of radiation therapy?

A
  • Oral mucositis
  • Xerostomia
  • Radiation caries
  • taste loss
  • infection
  • trims
  • Osteoradionecrosis
52
Q

When does PMS occur?

A

Can occur 7-10 days before menstruation

53
Q

What herbal supplements do patients use for controlling seizures?

A

gingko bilboa, st johns wart and some essential oils

54
Q

What is external radiation

A

Conventional use of ionizing radiation applied outside the body.

Used in treatment of head and neck cancer

55
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What are some restrictions placed on patients who have seizures?

A

driving license taken, can’t operate machinery, can’t live alone

56
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What is part of the brain is affected in the degeneration in Parkinson’s disease?

A

Certain neurons in the substantial migration of the basal ganglia, where posture support and voluntary motion is controlled