Risk Assessment/Risk Behaviors Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Life time habits that contribute to oral health conditions
A
Smoking
Alcohol use
2
Q
Physical challenges that can contribute to oral health conditions
A
Arthritis, stroke, movement disorders (parkinson’s)
3
Q
Bacterial infections caused by medication use can lead to
A
Tooth decay, gum disease
4
Q
Fungal infections caused by medication use can lead to
A
Thrush and cracked corners
5
Q
Viral infections caused by medication can lead to
A
Cold sores
6
Q
Poor oral health has been linked to
A
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Difficulty controlling diabetes
- Pneumonia
- Pancreatic cancer
7
Q
Obtain a liver function test if History of ______
A
Chronic alcohol abuse
8
Q
Obtain cardiac testing if suspected history of _____
A
IV Drug abuse
9
Q
What types of medications do you want o avoid with alcohol?
A
- Sedation
- Anti-anxiety meds
- Opiates
10
Q
Avoid ______ if under influence of cocaine/stimulants
A
Vasoconstrictors
