Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

What is the most common form of arthritis?

Answer 1

Osteoarthritis

Question 2

An inflammatory or degenerative condition within the joint is called

Answer 2

arthritis

Question 3

What is the first line of drug recommended for the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis?

Answer 3

acetaminophen

Question 4

What is the chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of multiple joints?

Answer 4

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 5

Which does RA affect more? Men or women>

Answer 5

Women- 3X

Question 6

RA is considered to be a — disease

Answer 6

autoimmune

Question 7

What medication are associated with RA?

Answer 7

salicylates, analgesics, NSAIDs, steroids, COX2-inhibitors, antirheumatic drugs

Question 8

what is the general term for acute and chronic conditions of arthritis?

Answer 8

rhenumatism

Question 9

What are the most common joints involved in rheumatism?

Answer 9

knees, elbows, ankles, wrists

Question 10

what dental consideration might be made with patients with arthritis?

Answer 10

chair position

Question 11

what might be limited by arthritis?

Answer 11

manual dexterity

Question 12

arthritis can also effect what dental related structure?

Answer 12

TMJ

Question 13

What is common in patients with arthritis?

Answer 13

Prosthetic joints

Question 14

what is the most common replacement?

Answer 14

hip

Question 15

patients who have an artificial joint are potentially at risk for – from an an infection elsewhere in the body or from —

Answer 15

infection of prostheses

dental treatment bacterimia

Question 16

Most surgeons believe that – are needed prior to invasive dental care.

Answer 16

prophylactic antibiotics

Question 17

what is the most current ADA 2017 recommendation for premeds and artificial joints?

Answer 17

Not recommended if patient has no other disease or condition affecting their ability to heal and fight infections.

Question 18

What conditions indicate a medical consultation?

Answer 18

Combo use of aspirin and steroid- increased risk of bleeding

Question 19

What bleeding analyzer is more accurate? Bleeding time or platelet function

Answer 19

platelet function

Question 20

What dental modifications should be made for patients with arthtisis?

Answer 20

Afternoon-stiff in morning
Shorter appointments
Chair positions/supports
Mouth props if TMJ issues
Home care techniques and adjuncts

Question 21

Are there any arthritic conditions indicating a premedication?

Answer 21

none

Question 22

Are there any drugs to avoid in patients with arthritis?

Answer 22

none

Question 23

Are there any potential emergency situations in patients with arthritis?

Answer 23

none

Question 24

What conditions regarding prosthetic joints indicate a medical consultation?

Answer 24

prosthetic replacements

Question 25

what dental treatment modifications are needed for patients with prosthetic joints?

Answer 25

position the patient for confort

Question 26

What conditions regarding prosthetic joints require premedication?

Answer 26

• if orthopedist says so

- if dentist decides they need one after having discussion with patient

Question 27

Are there any drugs to avoid with patients with joint replacements?

Answer 27

none

Question 28

are there any potential emergency situations for patients with joint replacements?

Answer 28

none