Human Diseases L2: CVD 2 History taking and dental implications Flashcards
if a patient presents with angina at rest or minimal exersion, can you treat the patient?
no
which statement refers to a ASA 6 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA 6: A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
which statement refers to a ASA 5 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA 5: A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
can you treat a patient with unstable angina
no
which statement refers to a ASA 2 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA 2: A patient with mild systemic disease
which statement refers to a ASA 1 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA I: A normal healthy patient
if a patient presents with concerning hypertension, can you treat the patient?
no
drug impact in the oral cavity
what is the name of this oral condition and which drug is responsible for it

oral lichen planus
Ace inhibitors
which statement refers to a ASA 4 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA 4: A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
how can the severity of angina be determined
level of exertion before symptoms show
pain at rest?
drug impact in the oral cavity
what is the name of this oral condition and which drug is responsible for it

chronic painful ulcers
Nicorandil
what does the abbreviation ICE stand for
Ideas, Concerns and Expectations.
drug impact in the oral cavity
what is the name of this oral condition and which drug is responsible for it

gingival hyperplasia
calcium channel blockers
if a patient presents with angina at high exersion, can you treat the patient?
yes
if a patient presents with critical limb ischemia, causing pain in legs, can you treat the patient?
no
which statement refers to a ASA 3 classification?
- A patient with severe systemic disease
- A normal healthy patient
- A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
- A patient with mild systemic disease
- A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes
- A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation
ASA 3: A patient with severe systemic disease
having chest pain at rest is referred to as ………………….?
unstable angina
if a patient has had a myocardial infarction, what is the minimum time to wait before any treatment can be carried out?
avoid any dental treatment untill at least 4 weeks.
check with gp prior to treating
how does a GTN spray work
Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is a spray used to relieve angina (chest pain). When sprayed under the tongue, it relaxes and widens blood vessels in the heart and in the rest of the body.
why is it important to ask about any potential risk factors that may be considered, in relation to cardiovascular disease
knowing which particular risk factor is contributing to CVD can help with determing a treatment plan for the patient and also help with advice on how to treat CVD
the american society of anaesthesiologist: determine the use of anaesthetic or performing surgery based on the assessment of the patient on their degree of……………. or ……………physical state
sickness or physical state
if a patient comes in to a practice and mentions that they have a CVD condition. why is it important to understand the severity of the condition.
the severity of the condition may determine how and whether you treat the patient.
example would be angina, angina at rest compared to angina at physical exertion would determine how you treat the patient.
for which condition would you take nicorandil for?
angina