medical conditions Flashcards
what is oral candidiasis also known as and how does it appear?
its oral thrush can be painful often denture wearers and appears as a white rash
what is osteoporosis and the medication associated with it?
its a bone weakness bisphosphonates is the medication it can lead to an increased risk of jaw fractures.
what is herpes simplex 1 also known as?
cold sores transmitted through oral to oral contact.
how does lichen planus appear?
a white blistered rash
what does varicella zoster virus cause?
chicken pox
what causes leukoplakia and how does it appear?
mostly caused by smoking its white patches that won’t go away can be pre-cancerous
what is erythoplakia and how is it mainly caused?
red patches in the mouth mainly caused by smoking and alcohol can be pre-cancerous.
what is Emphysema?
where the alveoli are abnormally enlarged results in inadequate gaseous exchange within the lungs, and the patient often requires supplemental oxygen.
