Medical Management: Study Guide from Doc Flashcards
condition associated w/ an area of damaged brain tissue
epilepsy
in epilepsy, type of seizure depends on which _______ is damaged.
area of the brain
majority of people with epilepsy develop which two types of seizures?
partial (focal, local), generalized (convulsive, non-convulsive)
how long do tonic-clonic seizures last? how long should you wait until you call EMS?
1-3 minutes, 10 minutes
what are common side effects of anticonvulsant medications?
gingival hyperplasia, not many other side effects
what is the most common anticonvulsant medication for epilepsy?
dilantin (phenytoin)
what is the cause of cerebral palsy (CP)?
brain damage (either prenatally, perinatally, or postnatally before CNS is fully developed)
characteristics of CP
- paralysis
- muscle weakness
- lack of coordination
- motor function disorders
what is the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS)?
unknown, most classify it as an autoimmune disease
possible oral findings associated with MS
salivary gland enlargement, poor oral hygiene
risk factors for caries/PD for a patient with MS?
high; spasticity causes issues with home care
what is the cause of Parkinson’s disease?
unknown
Parkinson’s disease most identifiable characteristics
Rhythmic tremors of extremities, slurred speech, staring, excess saliva
cause of rheumatoid arthritis
unknown, considered to be an autoimmune disease
clinical signs of rheumatoid arthritis
swollen and painful small joints of feet/hands with the overlying skin appearing shiny, red, and smooth
how does rheumatoid arthritis impact oral hygiene
Difficulty with manual dexterity
what is the following condition?
inflammation of the liver with viral/toxic origin
how is hepatitis B or C transmitted?
absorption of infective blood or saliva
Should local anesthetics/topical anesthetics be limited when a patient has hepatitis?
Yes – patients may have impaired liver function which could result in prolonged bleeding or the inability to efficiently metabolize certain drugs, including local anesthetics, topical anesthetics, and analgesics.
what is the difference between herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2?
type 1 = oral
type 2 = genital
Should a dental hygienist treat a patient with a herpes simplex virus 1 outbreak?
No
Due to hormonal changes what oral implications may be present in a pregnant woman?
Hormonal changes create an exaggerated inflammatory response
One myth associated with oral health and pregnancy
They will develop caries and periodontitis
safety of dental radiographs on pregnant women is _____
well-documented
Can local anesthetics be used on pregnant women?
yes
Can Nitrous Oxide be used on pregnant women?
not in the first trimester; limit use in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters
when is the best time for providing elective dental care in pregnant women?
The 2nd and the first part of the 3rd are best for providing elective dental care; other than plaque control, dental care during the 1st is generally avoided unless emergency care is required. The 2nd is the safest and the first part of the 3rd the patient can still be comfortable.
direct cause of diabetes
failure of the beta cells of the pancreas to secrete an adequate amount of insulin
diabetes is characterized by…
- hyperglycemia
- chronic, premature macrovascular disease
- serious microvascular disease
condition in which a deficient secretion of thyroid hormones resulting in a low basal metabolism.
hypothyroidism