test 1 1113

Question 1

what is in the patient registration form

Answer 1

patient information, insurance, responsible party, date and signature

Question 2

how do you examine soft tissue

Answer 2

observe behavior, seat in an upright position, explain the procedure, examine, document findings

Question 3

what are the vital signs

Answer 3

temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure

Question 4

what are contraindications

Answer 4

a sign that you should not use a type of drug or medicine

Question 5

what are the contraindications of nitrous oxide (laughing gas)

Answer 5

respiratory problems

Question 6

what are the types of local anesthetics

Answer 6

long and short infiltration (long lasts over 1 hour)

Question 7

what is an antibiotic

Answer 7

a drug that can directly kill an infecting organism or inhibit the production of bacteria

Question 8

what is an analgesic

Answer 8

a drug used to prevent pain by blocking or reducing pain signals

Question 9

describe block

Answer 9

when an anesthesia is injected in a larger nerve or nerve trunk

Question 10

describe field block

Answer 10

targets a nerve further down the line than full block and numbs less area

Question 11

describe aspiration

Answer 11

when the dentist checks if blood enters the needle so he knows if he will inject into the bloodstream or not

Question 12

what are the gauges of needle

Answer 12

25,27,30

Question 13

is a higher gauge thicker or thinner

Answer 13

thinner

Question 14

what are high gauge needles used for

Answer 14

infiltration

Question 15

what is paresthesia

Answer 15

abnormal feeling of nerves caused by pressure or damage to the nerves

Question 16

what are the effects on the teeth that come with age

Answer 16

decay, gum recession, xerostomia, discoloration

Question 17

describe muscle distrophy

Answer 17

a disorder that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration

Question 18

describe Parkinson’s

Answer 18

A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremors, stiffness, slowness due to loss of dopamine producing neurons

Question 19

describe cerebral paulsy

Answer 19

A neurological disorder caused by brain damage before or during birth, leading to impaired muscle coordination, movement, and posture (walter jr)

Question 20

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Answer 20

Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventual paralysis

Question 21

Osteoarthritis

Answer 21

A degenerative joint disease where cartilage wears down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility, most commonly in the knees, hips, and hands

Question 22

what are the types of seizures

Answer 22

Absence Seizures (Petit Mal), tonic (stiff), atonic (relaxed), myoclonic (short jerking), clonic (periods of shaking and jerking)

Question 23

describe cardiovascular disorders in patients

Answer 23

angina (chest pain), hypertension, heart failure. avoid stressful appointments, use nitrous oxide

Question 24

what are the complications and examples of respiratory disorders

Answer 24

asthma, bronchitis, anesthetic may be more sensitive to anesthetics

Question 24

what is Hyperthyroidism

Answer 24

a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). These hormones regulate metabolism, so an overactive thyroid speeds up bodily functions (rapid heartrate, sweating, anxiety)

Question 25

what is diabetes militis

Answer 25

a chronic condition where the body has trouble regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels, either due to a lack of insulin production or the body’s inability to use insulin effectively

Question 26

describe down syndrome

Answer 26

a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21

Question 27

describe Alzheimer's disease

Answer 27

a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults

Question 28

describe cerebrovascular accident

Answer 28

occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted

Question 29

describe autism

Answer 29

a developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction

Question 30

describe schizophrenia

Answer 30

a serious mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is characterized by a disconnection from reality

Question 31

what are the classes of furcation

Answer 31

class 1 - can be probed but not radiographed, class 2 - can be entered but does not penetrate, class 3 - covered by soft tissue with complete involvement on both sides, class 4 - not covered by soft tissue

Question 32

describe generic name

Answer 32

The standardized name used for the active ingredient in all forms of the drug, regardless of brand

Question 33

describe the chemical name

Answer 33

the molecular structure of the drug

Question 34

what is listed on a prescription

Answer 34

superscription (patient information), rx (Latin for take), inscription(drug name), subscription (directions), signature ,DEA number

Question 35

Describe the tooth movement classes

Answer 35

Class 1 - moved up to one mm, class 2 - more than 1 mm, class 3 - depressable

Question 36

What are the classes of care

Answer 36

Class 1 - emergency, class 2 - functional, class 3 - optimal (vanity)

Question 37

How does parastesia happen

Answer 37

When you sterilize a cartridge

Question 38

What drugs are included in an emergency kit

Answer 38

Epinephrine, albuterol (inhaler), diphenhydramine (allergies), aspirin, nitroglycerin, ammonia inhalants, glucose, naloxone (narcan)

Question 39

What are the probing scores

Answer 39

0 - colored area visible, 1 - bleeding occurs when probed, 2 - detectable calculus and margins, 3 partially visible, 4 - not visible

Question 40

Describe cavity classifications

Answer 40

1 small dots, 2 proximal molars, 3 proximal incisors, 4 proximal incisor and Incisal edge (tip), 5 near roots, 6 tips

Question 41

What are the stages of aging patients

Answer 41

Functional, frail, dependent

Question 42

What are the categories of special needs

Answer 42

1 - healthy, 2 - need special appointments or schedules 3 - life long implications, 4 - more significant accommodations, 5 - require serious accommodations