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