Dental 1 chapter 31 key terms

What is a symptom

Something that the patient tells you he or she is feeling or experiencing

(Can't be seen)

What is a sign

Something that you observe in a patient

(Can be seen)

What is angina

Angina is referred to as chest pain and is usually relieved by administering nitroglycerin

What is postural hypotension

This is when your body moves from a position too quickly causing the drop in blood pressure and flow to the brain leading to potential loss of consciousness

Nitrous oxide is usually given to patients who are affected

What does syncope mean

It is commonly referred as fainting and is resulted from reduced blow flow to the brain but psychological and physiological factors can be stress, fear, hunger, or exhaustion

What does CPR stand for

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

What does acute myocardial infraction mean

It is commonly referred to as a heart attack and usually happens when the muscles of the heart are damaged from lack of oxygen

What is cerebrovascular accident

CVA is commonly known as a stroke and is a interruption of blood flow to the brain lasting long enough to damage the brain and cause loss of function

What is hyperventilation

This is when your breathing is at a extreme rate causing too much oxygen intake and can be caused by to much stress and anxiety

What is a antigen

A substance that causes an immune response through the production of antibodies

For example anything the body determines as a threat like a virus or some bacteria

What is an allergen

And allergen is an antigen that can trigger an allergic state

For example something not dangerous but your immune system mistakes it as dangerous like nuts or pollen allergies

What is a allergy

An allergy is an altered state of reactivity in body tissues in response to a certain allergen

What is Anaphylaxis

This is an evolved life threatening allergic reaction that can develop very quickly and be alleviated with an epinephrine (Epi-pen)

What is erythema

This is the medical term used that is commonly referred to as people turning red

What are grand mal seizures

Temporary loss of consciousness accompanied by uncontrollable muscular contractions and relaxations

What are petit mal seizures

A brief lapse of consciousness that may only last a few seconds

What is hyperglycemia

This is an abnormal increase in glucose(sugar) levels in the blood that can result in diabetic comas or ketoacidosis but can be treated using insulin

What is hypoglycemia

This is an abnormal decrease in the glucose(sugar) level in the blood that can be caused by missing a meal or an overdose of insulin

This can be treated by taking in more sugar so for example drinking orange juice would solve the problem

What does AED stand for

Automated External Defibrillator