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final POC 1 Flashcards

1
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Which organ produces insulin?

A

The Pancreas

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2
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When will short-acting insulin peak?

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2-3 hours

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3
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Define anticipatory guidance…

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Providing OHI to parents about their child’s stage of development to better meet the child’s needs.

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4
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What is an examle of a child development milestone?

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A 3-year old would not be able to hold a toothbrush and brush their teeth on their own.

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5
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T/F A benign neoplasm does not recur when removed

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True

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6
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T/F For treatment of cancer that has metastasized to other parts of the body chemotherapy is indicated as opposed to other modalities

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True

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7
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After a surgery, what are some mouth rinses that we may recommend to patients?

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Physiologic saline, Chlorhexidine gluconate, and a fluoride mouthrinse.

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8
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What is the prevalence of children with ASD?

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1 in 68

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9
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Candidiasis is associated with what?

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Head & Neck radiation, chemotherapy, immunosupprissive drugs, and the use of antibiotics

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10
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Who is the most prone to oral candidiasis?

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A patient who has a history of head and neck radiationtherapy.

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11
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Information obtained about a patient’s seizures?

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Onset, frequence, herbal and supplement use.

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12
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What will the dental hygienist do during a seizure?

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Move all sharp objects out of the way.

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13
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What is an aneurysm?

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A sac formed by dilation of the wall of a blood vessel or heart

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14
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What is a side effect of a woman taking oral contraceptives?

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Secondary hypertension

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15
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Define exostoses

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Hard protruding bumps on the buccal aspect of the maxillary right and left premolars

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16
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T/F If the RDH has concerns about sexual abuse, then he/she should proceed in a manner to discuss the clinical findings in a nonjudgmental manner.

A

True

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17
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signs of indication of child abuse?

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Varying degress of healing of abrasions and lacerations

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18
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What happens in elderly women and can contribute to anxiety, flushing in the face, osteoperosis, depression, and amenorrhea (absence of periods)

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The natural decline of estrogen

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19
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OHE for elderly female patient with low estrogen should include what?

A

Prevention of perio disease
Diet,
Dental biofilm formation

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20
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What are atrophic changes in the oral mucosa of the elderly?

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Thinner tissue, loss of elasticity, smooth shiny appearance

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21
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Define edentulous

A

loss of all natural teeth

22
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Define psychological child abuse

A

when a parent willfully fails to seek & follow through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection.

23
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Clinical manifestations of hyperglycemia

A

Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

24
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symptoms of hypoglycemia

A

headache, dizziness, hunger, sweaty skin

25
Q

side effect of cocaine

A

trismus

26
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disorders associated with aging

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hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, dimentia

27
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which age group has more root caries than any other age group?

A

the older population

28
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causes of hearing loss

A

heredity, chronic inner ear infections, trauma, and toxic effects of drugs

29
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Who regulates the standards for manufacturing and distribution of hearing aids?

A

the FDA

30
Q

Facioscapulohumeral type of muscular dystrophy involves what?

A

The facial muscles

31
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symptoms of athetoid cerebral palsy

A

constant involuntary unorganized muscular movement who grimaces, drools, and has trouble speaking

32
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What controls proprioception? (signals how hard to chew and when to stop biting?)

A

The PDL

33
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approximately what percent of persons are affected by disability?

A

8 percent

34
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What are Essential micro & macro nutrients for promotion of healing following oral and maxillofacial surgery

A

protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, & vitamin E.

35
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How long for An uncomplicated mandibular fracture to heal?

A

6 weeks

36
Q

What is a pacemaker?

A

An electronic sitimulator with electrodes in the pericardium and pulse generator under the skin

37
Q

When epilepsy is refractory to traditional antiepileptic drug therapy, treatment may include what?

A

a focused dose of radiation to the epileptogenic area of brain.

38
Q

What is the leading cause of blindness in individuals over the age of 60?

A

Macular degeneration

39
Q

define hyperopia

A

farsightedness

40
Q

Gingival hyperplasia is caused by what?

A

fibroblasts and osteoblasts depositing excessive extracellular matrix as a side effect of the Rx Phenytoin prescribed for management of seizures.

41
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Medications know to cause gingival enlargement

A

Valproic acid, calcium channel blockers (Phenytoin), and Cyclosporin.

42
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what is a disorder tied to a deficiency in thiamin (B1) and linked to chronic alcoholism.

A

Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome

43
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What requires an antibiotic premedication before dental hygiene treatment?

A

ventriculoatrial shunt

44
Q

Whats another term for stroke?

A

cerebrovascular accident

45
Q

T/F Patients with uncontrolled glucose levels are at higher risk for periodontal disease.

A

True

46
Q

What is a classic symptom of ketoacidosis acetonic?

A

fruity smelling breath

47
Q

Steroid use results in what

A

short stature

48
Q

With a pituitary gland disorder what is the patient at increased risk for?

A

developing include open anterior bite, large pulp chambers, delayed eruption of primary and secondary teeth.

49
Q

Cushing syndrome has increased what?

A

melanic pigmentation

50
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PERIO I (3 decks)

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