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Systemic Diseases Flashcards

1
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What are the two main diseases of COPD?

A

Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema

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2
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Excessive tracheobronchial mucus production sufficient to

cause a chronic cough with sputum production for at least 3 months in at least 2 consecutive years

A

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

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3
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Presence of permanent enlargement of the air
spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles
accompanied by destruction of alveolar walls or
septa without obvious fibrosis.

A

Emphysema

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4
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Low-flow oxygen only

They depend on
elevated arterial CO2 levels to stimulate breathing

A

COPD Monitor of Patients

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5
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End stage of many CV diseases.

Not an actual diagnosis.

A

Congestive Heart Failues

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6
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► Fatigue and weakness
 ► Ankle swelling
► Edema
 ► Clubbing of the digits
 ► Syncope (fainting) 
► Angina 
► Breathing difficulties 
► Increased urination at night
A

CHF signs and Symptoms

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7
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What are some respiratory concerns of CHF

A

► Dyspnea
► Orthopnea
► Sleep apnea

► “How many pillows
do you sleep on?”
► Under the head
► >2 pillows = caution

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8
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ask if a rubber dam will be an issue.

A

COPD Emphsyema and bronchitis

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9
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______ is a disorder of cognition that consequently

interferes with the daily functions and results in a loss of independence.

A

Dementia

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10
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Average lifespan after Dx for dementia patient

A

8 years

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11
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SMALL ENDOCRINE GLANDS LOCATED BILATERALLY AT THE SUPERIOR POLE OF EACH KIDNEY.

A

adrenal glands

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12
Q

________ _________ FUNCTIONS AS A SYMPATHETIC

GANGLION AND SECRETES CATECHOLAMINES, PRIMARILY EPINEPHRINE

A

ADRENAL MEDULLA

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13
Q

_______ _______ SECRETES SEVERAL STEROID

HORMONES.

A

ADRENALL CORTEX

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14
Q

________ ______ _______ IS CAUSED BY PROGRESSIVE DESTRUCTION OF THE
ADRENAL CORTEX, USUALLY DUE TO :
►AUTIOIMMUNE DISEASE
►CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE (TB, HIV,
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTIONS,& FUNGAL INFECTIONS)

A

PRIMARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY (ADDISON’S DISEASE)

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15
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____ ____ ____ CAUSED BY PITUITARY DISEASE OR CRITICAL ILLNESS

A

SECONDAY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY

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16
Q

____ ____ ____ CAUSED BY PROCESSES THAT IMPAIR FUNCTION OF THE HYPOTHALAMUS.
► MOST COMMON CAUSE-CHRONIC USE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS

A

TERTIARY ADREANL INSUFFICIENCY

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17
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADRENAL INSFUFFICIENCY?

A 
►TIRED-FATIGUE 
► WEAK 
► ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
► POOR HEALING 
►  ANXIETY, INABILITY TO TOLERATE STRESS 
► INCREASED INFECTIONS
18
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WHAT ARE SOME HEALTH COMPLICATIONS DUE TO ADRENAL INSUFFIECIENCY?

A

► Poor healing
► Increased infections
► Inability to tolerate stress

19
Q

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE?

A

ENLARGEMENT OF THE PAROTID GLANDS AND SPIDER ANGIOMAS.

20
Q

ADVERSE AFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

A 
► LIVER AND BONE MARROW DAMAGE 
► CIRRHOSIS 
► VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY
 ► REDUCED EFFECT OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS AND BENZODIAZEPINES 
► NUTRITIONAL DIFICIENCIES 
► CANDIDAL INFECTIONS
21
Q

_____ AND _______ LEAD TO AN INCREASE RISK IN ORAL CANCER.

A

DRINKING AND SMOKING

22
Q

XEROSTOMIA, RAMPANT CARIES, BRUXISM AND MUSCLE TRISMUS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH WHICH ILLEGAL DRUG CONSUMPTION?

A

METH

23
Q

GINGIVAL RECESSION AND EROSION OF FACIAL ASPECTS IS ASSOCIATED WITH WHICH ILLEGAL DRUG CONSUMPTION?

A

COCAINE

24
Q

REDUCTION IN THE OXYGEN CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE
BLOOD

► DECREASE NUMBER OF CIRCULATING RBC’s
►AN ABNORMALITY IN THE HEMOGLOBIN(Hb)
CONTAINED WITHIN THE RBC’s

A

ANEMIA

25
Q

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON BLOOD CONDITION IN THE US?

A

ANEMIA

26
Q

►IRON DEFCIENCY ►FOLATE DEFCIENCY ►HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA ►SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

A

TYPES OF ANEMIA

27
Q 
► Pale (= pallor) 
► Fatigue 
► Low blood
pressure
► SOB 
► Rapid heart rate

► Smooth, burning red tongue
► Bleeding gums
► Delayed healing, increased infections

A

AFFECTS OF ANEMIA

28
Q

Craving and chewing ice associated with

iron deficiency, with or without anemia.

A

PAGOPHAGIA

29
Q

SEVERE RESTRICTION OF FOOD INTAKE, LEADING TO WEIGHT LOSS AND THE MEDICAL SEQUELAE OF STARVATION.

A

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

30
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RESTRICTION OF FOOD BY BINGE EATING FOLLOWED BY VARIOUS METHODS OF TRYING TO RID THE FOOD.(VOMITING,LAXATIVES,DIURETICS)

A

BULIMIA NERVOSA

31
Q

When is the onset of anorexia most commonly seen?

A

14-18 years

32
Q

When is the onset of Bulimia most commonly seen?

A

20 years

33
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► Hair thin and brittle 
► Neck / facial swelling 
► Fainting 
► Irritable 
► Low b.p. 
► Anemia 
► Osteoporosis 
► Amenorrhea
A

Common signs of Anorexia Nervosa

34
Q

► Amalgam restorations are higher than surrounding enamel.

A

Bulimia Nervosa

35
Q

► MEASURES HOW QUICKLY YOUR BLOOD CLOTS

A

PROTHROBIN TIME TEST (PT OR PRO TIME TEST)

IF YOU TAKE BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATION YOUR PT TEST WILL BE EXPRESSED AS A RATIO (INR)

36
Q

Standardized measure
► 2.0 = takes about twice as long to clot
► On blood thinner (Coumadin, Heparin) = 2.0 – 3.0

A

INR (International Normalized Ratio)

37
Q

Head and Neck radiation therapy can cause:

A

► Xerostomia
► Mucosal irritation
► Cervical caries

38
Q

Gingival hyperplasia is a common side effect of ______ treatment

A

epilepsy

39
Q

Medication history

includes

A

►Rx
►OTC
►Herbal, natural, and alternative

40
Q

All of these cause which condition?

► Antidepressants
► Antihypertensives
► Decongestants
► Sedatives
► Antihistamines (Benadryl,
Sudafed,Tylenol PM, etc)
A

Xerostomia

41
Q 
► Itching
► Hives 
► Rash 
► Swelling 
► Wheezing
A

True Allergies

42
Q

► Nausea
► Vomiting
► Palpitations

A

Drug Intolerance

Do not use drugs in this case. It is not a true allergy

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