Respiratory System Flashcards
What are the symptoms of TB?
chronic cough, blood in spit, weight loss, fever, nigth sweats
TB is an airborne disease that may be transmitted through contact with infected – or by –
spit
breathing in contaminated air
Patients with – TB are rarely treated in a dental office
active
TB patients test positive to the – test
Mantoux
Patient with TB or a history of TB need to be identified for —
infection control purposes
A positive skin test for TB may mean that the person has been infected with TB but does not mean they are –
actively infectious
Patients with AIDS have a higher incidence of – and should have – on a regular basis
TB
Mantoux test
A major public health concern is the development of — forms of TB
multi-drug resistant
What syndromes involve the obstruction of small bronchi?
COPD, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma
Patients with chest pain should be –
sent for medical consult
Patients with COPD might be congested in the morning so – is best
afternoon appointments
Dental professionals should avoid meds that can depress –
respiratory function
Patients with respiratory issues often are unable to tolerate – chair positions
supine
The use of a – is not advised in patients with respiratory issues
rubber dam
What are the most common forms of asthma?
allergic or extrinsic
What type of asthma is associated with respiratory tract infections or physical irritants?
Idiosyncratic or intrinsic
what type of asthma is associated with seasonal allergies?
allergic
What has been shown to enhance acute asthmatic attacks?
Aspirin, NSAIDs, beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and some foods.
The presence of – has been known to bring on an asthmatic attack
dental infection
You need to know what – of asthma the patient has.
type (allergy, irritant, emotional)
You need to know the – and – of the asthma attacks
severity and frequency
You need to know how the attack is –
managed
You need to know if the attack has needed –
emergency attention
What would warrant a medical consult for a patient with TB?
A patient who failed to have routine health evals to reaffirm inactive status.
Patients with active TB
Signs of TB replase
What dental modifications are needed for patients with TB?
Treat active patients in a hospital and limit treatment to emergency care
Are there any premed needed for TB?
no
What drugs are to be avoided with TB patients?
none
what potential emergency situations can arise in patients with TB?
none
What warrants a medical consult for patients with COPD or emphysema?
if the patients has unexplained chest pain
What dental modifications should be made for patients with COPD or emphysema?
late morning or afternoon appointments
upright position in chair
what drugs are to avoided in patients with COPD or emphysema?
nitrous oxide and respiratory depressants like darvon, codeine or tranqulizers
do patients with COPD or emphysema need a premed?
no
What emergency situation could arise in patients with COPD or emphysema?
Chest pain may indicate angina, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism.
What would warrant a medical consult in patients with asthma?
uncontrolled or severe asthma
What dental modifications should be made for patients with asthma?
late morning or afternoon appointments
inhaler ready
minimize stress if it is a factor
what drugs should be avoided for patients with asthma?
Aspirin , NSAIDs, epinephrine
What potential emergency situation could arise from patients with asthma?
asthmatic attack
