Special Needs Flashcards
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
Synthroid
Which of the following is the serum marker for HIV infection
HIV Antibody
Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for all of the following conditions except..
Previous coronary artery bypass
Heart valve prosthesis
Cardiac transplant
Chronic renal failure
Previous coronary artery bypass
Exophthalmos is a symptom of what condition
Hyperthyroidism
Episodic vasoconstriction of digits due to cold temperatures is a symptom of which of the following
Reynauds phenomenon
In an emergency treatment of angina pectoris, the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin is
Relaxation of vascular smooth muscle
Mucosal pallor, delayed tooth irruption, and atrophy of the tongue papilla (smooth tongue) are all oral manifestations of what condition
Sickle cell anemia
Which type of hepatitis is caused by poor hygiene, transmitted via oral – fecal route
Type A and E
Which condition is associated with diffuse pigmentation of the skin and mucosa caused by insufficient adrenal cortical steroid production
Addison’s disease
A client on hypertensive medication is most likely to experience word problem in the dental chair
Orthostatic hypotension
All of the following may precipitate an asthma attack except…
Stress
Dental light
Sulfite allergy
Seasonal allergy
Dental light
Nitrous oxide sedation that should be avoided in a client with which condition
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Chronic bronchitis
Unproductive cough
Chronic bronchitis
What respiratory condition is characterized by the following symptoms: dypsnea, chronic coughing, wheezing, barrel chest “pink puffer”
Emphysema
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
Chronic bronchitis
A diagnostic skin test for tuberculosis is called
PPD test
What cardiac condition does not need an antibiotic pre-medication prior to invasive dental treatment
Coronary bypass surgery
What is a common symptom with clients who have congestive heart failure
Swollen ankles
What disorder of the CNS causes slow movements, tremors and rigid muscles
Parkinson’s disease
What disease is characterized by behavioral changes, cognitive disturbances, and confusion
Alzheimer’s disease
