Exam 3 Study guide Flashcards
These seizures include epileptic spasms?
Unknown
This seizure affects the entire brain at the same time?
Generalized
Other names for Parkinson’s disease?
Paralyis agitans and Parkinson’s syndroyme
Sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms which can be caused by an infection or stress, immediate hospitalization is necessary?
Thyroid crisis
This is a progressive disorder of the CNS characteized by four symptoms
Parkinson’s disease
Congenital defect or opening in the spinal column?
Spina bifida
What is internal radiation?
Implants or seeds and is placed within the body
less radiation is delivered to surrounding tissues than an external source is utilized
What types of oral problems are people with pituitary disorders?
- 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
Which muscular dystrophies involve facial muscles?
faciosapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
A paroxysmal (sudden) event that results from abnormal brain activity. May involve loss of consciousness with or without convulsive movements or spasms?
Seizure
This type of seizure is known as focal
It only involves one part of the brain?
Partial seizure
What receptors are reduced in # in pts with myasthenia graves?
-Acetylcholins receptors are reduced compared with normal number of receptors
What can an increased production of cortisol be caused by?
A tumor in the anterior pituitary or in the adrenal gland or exogenous administration of steroids
What are the oral risk assessment of bushings syndrome?
- Increased melanin pigmentation
- delayed round healing
- loss of collagen
- skin and oral tissues
- oral candidiasis
What percentage does gingival overgrowth occur in?
20-30 percent
Absence of spontaneous menstrual periods in a female?
amenorrhea
where is bone marrow usually aspirated from for a transplant?
iliac crest, ribs or sternum
what can reduce the occurrence of gingival enlargement in patients?
Change in drug prescription
nonsurgical treatment
surgical removal
Most spinal cord injuries are at what level?
c1-c4
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?
decubitus ulcer
What carnival nerve is affected in Bell’s palsy?
7th CN
What does autologous mean?
a type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that comes from one self
Average life expectancy someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
3-5 years
What age does the onset of rheumatoid arthritis usually occur?
20 and 40 yr
women than men
What are particular factors to consider when planning hygiene care with a patient with Bell’s palsy?
Decreased self cleanings action of tongue and lips, decreased control of saliva
When the spinal cord protrudes through spina bifida?
myelomeningocele
How can puberty affect the oral cavity?
- 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
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
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This seizure only affects one part of the Brian
focal
Difficult and painful menstruation
dysmenorrhea
The Who estimates how many million worldwide have epilepsy?
50 million
What is the best solution for xersotomia in a pt doing radiation treatment?
encourage daily oral hygiene care include biofilm, removal at least twice day, encourage fl2 use
This is caused by too much cortisol production?
Cushings syndrome
When related to phenytoin use, what may gingival enlargement be called?
- Dilantin hyperplasia
- Diphenylhydantion
- Induced hyperplasia
- Diphenylhydantion
- gingival hyperplasia
When should EMS be activated if seizure is still occurring?
When seizure in still occurring or has recurred within 5 minutes
What can a pregnant mother take to prevent spina bifida?
folic acid
What are the conditions expected due to radiation therapy?
Skin reactions such as bad sunburn, fatigue and nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Deficiency of blood caused by functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel?
ischemia
Paralysis of the facial muscles innervated by the facial or 7th CN?
Bells palsy
What is post polio syndrome characterized by?
Progressive muscle, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, potential muscle atrophy
This condition affects adults, years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus when they were children…cause is unknown?
Postpolio Syndrome
Another name for a stroke?
Cerebraovascular accident
What treatment is used for a variety of blood disease, including leukemia?
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
What hormone declines with menopause?
Estrogen and progsterone
Improper functioning of this gland leads to diabetes?
pancreas
What are common symptoms of pituitary gland disorders?
- headaches
- vision problems
- mood swings
- behavioral changes
- weight change
- reproductive problems
- hypertension
Abnormal depression of all cellular elements of the blood?
Pancytopenia
What are common pituitary tumors?
Adenomas
This gland Is called the “Master Gland” bc it has a great impact on body organs, other endocrine glands, and overall well being?
Pituitary gland
Protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column?
meningocele
What are the oral symptoms of radiation therapy?
- Oral mucositis
- Xerostomia
- Radiation caries
- taste loss
- infection
- trims
- Osteoradionecrosis
When does PMS occur?
Can occur 7-10 days before menstruation
What herbal supplements do patients use for controlling seizures?
gingko bilboa, st johns wart and some essential oils
What is external radiation
Conventional use of ionizing radiation applied outside the body.
Used in treatment of head and neck cancer
What are some restrictions placed on patients who have seizures?
driving license taken, can’t operate machinery, can’t live alone
What is part of the brain is affected in the degeneration in Parkinson’s disease?
Certain neurons in the substantial migration of the basal ganglia, where posture support and voluntary motion is controlled
