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PC1 Final Flashcards

1
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What is triad asmaticus?

A

asthma, nasal inflammation with polyps, sensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDS

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Are kussmaul’s respirations associated with hyper or hypoglycemia

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Hyper, fruity breath

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3
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Good HbA1c for person with DM? With pre Type 2 DM?

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DM: 6.5% or below
preDM: 6% or below

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4
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Healthy fasting BG levels?

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80-130 mg/dL

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5
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Defer elective tx at what BG levels?

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<70 mg/dL

>200 mg/dL (refer to phys)

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6
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Normal BG 1-2 hrs post meal

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<180 mg/dL

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7
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3 Levels of Insulin Shock

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Mild: hunger, weak, shakes, tachycardia, sweat, pallor
Moderate:incoherent, belligerent
Severe:unconscious

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8
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Shelf life of epipens

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16-20 months

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9
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How long should a pt take benadryl for an allergic reaction?

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50mg every 4 hours until 24 hours after symptoms stop.

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10
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Heredity is what % of risk for CVD?

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30%

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11
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What are the main differences between angina pectoris and an acute MI?

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AP: chest pain with normal vital signs

MI: feels worse than AP, cyanotic, sweat, nausea, air hunger

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12
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Difference between stable and unstable angina pectoris?

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Stable: predictable, goes away with rest or nitro, confused with indigestion

Unstable: new onset, incr freq, changing character or pattern

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13
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Shelf life of nitroglycerine?

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3-6 months after opening

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14
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Pt’s with CVD should not have what kind of anesthetic?

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anesthetic with vasoconstrictors (epinephrine)

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15
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What ASA classes do we normally see in the clinic?

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1-3 (rarely 4)

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16
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What is part of the stress reduction protocol?

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  • oral sed
  • intraoperative sed
  • effective pain control
  • time and length of appt
  • hot and humid weather bad
  • post op rx and phone call
17
Q

Non-psychogenic factors of syncope seen in what ages?

A

16-35

18
Q

What is the most common cause of syncope and what percentage?

A

Vasovagal syncope, 32%

19
Q

What is orthostatic hypertension?

A

decr in syst BP of 20mmHg or diast BP of 10mmHg within 3 min of standing

20
Q

A hyperventilating pt often thinks they are having another kind of crisis. What is it and why?

A

Think they are having a heart attack because it can cause tightness in chest.

21
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How can hyperventilation lead to a seizure?

A

Carpal-pedal spasms

22
Q

What is normal pulse?

A

60-100 BPM

23
Q

Lowest and highest temp

A

Lowest: 6am
Highest: 4-6pm

24
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Normal respirations?

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12-16/min

25
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What is systolic HTN?

A

> 130/<80 (most common in elderly)

26
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How does crossing your legs affect BP readings?

A

Increases systolic by 7% and diastolic by 2%

27
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What are the 4 HTN categories?

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Elevated: 121-129/80
HTN 1: 130-139/80-89
HTN 2: 140+/90+
HTN Crisis: >180/>120
HTN crisis consult with Dr immediately
28
Q

How big is aerosol vs spatter?

A

Aerosol: 1-100 micrometers

Spatter: >50 micrometers

29
Q

What are the five parts of Standard Infection Control Procedure

A

Patient factors, clinic prep, factors for dental team, treatment factors, posttreatment

30
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What part of standard procedure?

  • rinse with mouthwash
  • med hx
  • protective eyeware
A

patient factors

31
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What part of standard procedure?

  • run water 2 min at start of day and 30 sec btw pts
  • disinfect all surfaces and apply barriers
  • sterilize instruments
A

clinic preparation

32
Q

What part of standard procedure?

  • immunizations
  • PPE
  • Proper hygiene and donning/doffing
  • habits to minimize cross contamination
A

factors for dental team

33
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What part of standard procedure?

  • safe handling of needles
  • place removable prosthesis in disinfectant and put in ultrasonic cleaner
A

posttreatment

34
Q

What is the correct donning order?

A
  • Gown
  • Mask
  • Glasses/Shield
  • Gloves
35
Q

What is the correct doffing order?

A
  • Gloves
  • Gown
  • Glasses/Shield
  • Mask

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