Special Needs

Question 1

Epinephrine it should be avoided or used with caution in patients who are taking all of the following medications except..

Synthroid
Lanoxin
Chantix
Beta blockers

Answer 1

Synthroid

Question 2

Which of the following is the serum marker for HIV infection

Answer 2

HIV Antibody

Question 3

Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for all of the following conditions except..

Previous coronary artery bypass
Heart valve prosthesis
Cardiac transplant
Chronic renal failure

Answer 3

Previous coronary artery bypass

Question 4

Exophthalmos is a symptom of what condition

Answer 4

Hyperthyroidism

Question 5

Episodic vasoconstriction of digits due to cold temperatures is a symptom of which of the following

Answer 5

Reynauds phenomenon

Question 6

In an emergency treatment of angina pectoris, the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin is

Answer 6

Relaxation of vascular smooth muscle

Question 7

Mucosal pallor, delayed tooth irruption, and atrophy of the tongue papilla (smooth tongue) are all oral manifestations of what condition

Answer 7

Sickle cell anemia

Question 8

Which type of hepatitis is caused by poor hygiene, transmitted via oral – fecal route

Answer 8

Type A and E

Question 9

Which condition is associated with diffuse pigmentation of the skin and mucosa caused by insufficient adrenal cortical steroid production

Answer 9

Addison’s disease

Question 10

A client on hypertensive medication is most likely to experience word problem in the dental chair

Answer 10

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 11

All of the following may precipitate an asthma attack except…

Stress
Dental light
Sulfite allergy
Seasonal allergy

Answer 11

Dental light

Question 12

Nitrous oxide sedation that should be avoided in a client with which condition

Asthma
Tuberculosis
Chronic bronchitis
Unproductive cough

Answer 12

Chronic bronchitis

Question 13

What respiratory condition is characterized by the following symptoms: dypsnea, chronic coughing, wheezing, barrel chest “pink puffer”

Answer 13

Emphysema

Question 14

Your client is Rebecca, a 47-year-old smoker who explains that her asthma was from being exposed to secondhand smoke at a very young age. She complains of worsening symptoms of cough attacks, heavy phlegm, wheezing and difficulty breathing. What respiratory condition is described

Answer 14

Chronic bronchitis

Question 15

A diagnostic skin test for tuberculosis is called

Answer 15

PPD test

Question 16

What cardiac condition does not need an antibiotic pre-medication prior to invasive dental treatment

Answer 16

Coronary bypass surgery

Question 17

What is a common symptom with clients who have congestive heart failure

Answer 17

Swollen ankles

Question 18

What disorder of the CNS causes slow movements, tremors and rigid muscles

Answer 18

Parkinson’s disease

Question 19

What disease is characterized by behavioral changes, cognitive disturbances, and confusion

Answer 19

Alzheimer’s disease