BIODENTAL FINAL

This one has midterm and study guide

Before seating a patient in the treatment room, it’s necessary to
review the patient’s ________

medical history

For an average adult, normal blood pressure should be?

120/80 mmHG

IIf a pulse rate is at 160 bmp, a patient may have _______

tachycardia

Which artery is used to measure blood pressure?

Brachial artery

During an office emergency, administering necessary drugs (is or is not) the function of a dental auxiliary?

is NOT

What color are all oxygen tanks?

Green

What is the main cause of vasodepressor syncope?

Stress

What position is placing a patient in a supine position with their feet elevated?

Trendelenburg

During syncope, you (should or should never) inject epinephrine to revive a patient?

should NEVER

If a patient is suffering from a partial obstruction with adequate exchange, encourage them to _______?

Cough

Which type of asthma is considered the most life-threatening type of asthma?

Status asthmaticus

Which population is less likely to experience hyperventilation?

children

Injury during birth, injury to brain, and high fever could all cause a person to become an _______

Epileptic

If a patient has been taking the medication Dilatin for the last 5 years, this could mean that they are prone to _______?

epileptic seizures

A patient is taking Dilantin may experience gingival tissue growth with may require surgical removal. This condition is called______?

gingival hyperplasia

Which type of diabetes is a condition that is insulin dependent?

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

what is the only fuel for the brain?

glucose

What is the correct treatment for the conscious patient suffering from insulin shock is to ____

administer a sugar source such as orange juice

When plaque deposit on the artery wall, it is called:

Arteriosclerosis

what is the medical term for heart attack?

Myocardial infacrtion

what condition could be detected through symptoms such
as: fluid accumulation (edema) in the lower legs; ankles & feetet

congestive heart failure

what do you call the foreign substance that enters the body & causes allergic reaction?

antigen

what is the most important part of treating an anaphylaxis reaction?

administering epinephrine

what is the common cause of death associated with anaphylactic reaction?

laryngeal edema (swelling of the throat)

What is an allergic skin reaction that occurs as a result of direct exposure of the skin to a particular allergen?

contact dermatitis

Substernal chest pain; patient remains motionless; increase in blood pressure are symptoms of? pressure

angina

What is the most commonly used drug to treat angina?

Nitroglycerin

The medical term for stroke is?

Cerebrovascular accident

Cerebral embolisms are cause by?

blood clots

Weight, allergy, and medical history are all conditions that will help determine ______

what drugs to prescribe patient

The DEA number (is or is not) printed on the prescription blanks

Is NOT

Drugs that require a triplicate form & can’t be prescribed by phone
or refilled are from______

Schedule 2

The action of 2 drugs working together to give a greater effect is
known as ________

synergistic

Drugs that aren’t capitalized or protected, and can be purchased at a lower cost are called:

generic name drugs

what two things must be considered when prescribing a drug to a child?

weight and age

Codeine (is or is not) a mild anagesic?

is NOT

what is the brand name for acetaminophen?

Tylenol

what is used for high risk medical patients & is the use of premedication & post medication (antibiotic); can also be administered before dental treatments involving bleeding with high risk? ?patients

Prophylactic antibiotic

What may cause a dangerous increase in the heart rate and blood pressure in terms of local anesthetic?

epinephrine

What drug is administered to reduce patient fears and tension?

anti anxiety

In an emergency situation, a patient needs nitroglycerin for chest pain, where should you administer it?

sublingually

Which method of drug adminsitration has the Slowest onset?

transdermal

Drugs that have high abused potential or are considered experimental are from?

schedule 1

over the counter drugs are from?

schedule 5

what is the most commonly used resource to obtain info about drugs in the dental office?

physician’s desk reference

______ is the most common method used to prescribe drugs?

oral

who enforces the laws and controlling the dispensing of drugs?

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

What is the conversion of food into energy at rest & includes maintaining body temperature & circulation of the blood?

Basal metabolism rate

______ is the constructive phase of metabolism

anabolsim

carbohydrates are converted into simple sugar through_______

oral cavity

Acid produced by bacteria causes________

tooth decay

what causes the increase in production of urine?

diuretic

What is the primary function of protiens?

repair body tissues and generate new body tissues

How many calories are there per gram of fat?

9 calories

where do complete proteins come from?

animal sources

Which vitamin is made by the body using sun light?

Vitamin D

Which vitamin is used by the body to stop bleeding?

Vitamin K

Water solubles are not stored in the body, so?

water soluble vitamins must be taken daily

What refers to a laboratory study of tissue, removing tissue surgically?

biopsy

What refers to the removal of the entire growth?

Excisional biopsy

Can inflammation be classified as acute or chronic or both?

both acute and chronic

To destroy pathogens, eliminate the spread of disease, and repair tissue is the purpose of?

inflammation

what is the study of disease?

Epidemiology

________ is caused when a blood clot doesn’t form or is washed out of the socket?

Alveolitis

What is caused by chewing?

attrition

What is caused by tooth brushing?

Abrasion

A concentrated area of pus formed as a result of infection my microogamisms, and is located below the skin or mucosa surface is called?

an abscess

What is the medical term for tumor?

Neoplasm

What refers to abnormally small teeth?

Microdontia

What do you call the s a boney outgrowth of tissue in the oral cavity that is benign, is natural, & can appear in the maxillary hard palate or can
also be seen on the mandibular lingual surface?rface

tori

What is the condition in which lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue?

ankyloglossia

What is the condition in which the connective tissue that grows over the teeth?

gingival hyperplasia

What is seen in AIDS patients, is an unusual malignant vascular tumor, and can appear all over the body?

Kaposi’s Sarcoma

What is benign tissue growth that resembles a cauliflower, and the treatment is surgical removal?

Papilloma

A common form of skin cancer is:

Basal cell carcinoma

A benign tumor of connective tissue cells is called:

Fibroma

What causes temporary paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face?

Bell’s Palsy

A vitamin B complex deficenty results in a condition known as:

Angular cheilitis

9/10 cancers are what type of cells?

squamous cell carcinoma

What is the 1st stage of symphilis manifest in a lesion called?

Chancre

What effects the liver and can be transmitted through blood and saliva and other bodily fluids?

Hepatitis B

What sets regulations and standards in each state for dentists and dental auxiliaries regarding patient care?

Dental Practice Act

Is there ever a reason a dentist is allowed to abandon a patient?

No, NEVER

Law in every state (is or is not) the same for treatment of patients during dental care?

is NOT

If a patient vomits, becomes excited, falls asleep, or cannoot breath through their nose, nitrous oxide should:

nitrous oxide must be discontinued

What collects any excessive nitrous gas?

scavenger Unit

Can a patient hold the entire dental health care team liable for their actions during patient care?

Yes

A patient who has asthma my experience difficulty in:

A. speaking

B. walking

C. Breathing

D. none of the above

C. breathing

Asthma is more prevalent (happens often) in:

a. adults

b. children and young adults

c. elderly

b. children and young adults

Asthma can be:

a. cured

b. treated with aspirin

c. treated with antihistamines

d. treated with cortiocsteriods

e. C and D

e. C and D

a patient experiencing syncope, the best treatment will be

a. aspirin

b. spirit of ammonia

c. slap the face

d. do nothing

b. spirit of ammonia

the dental auxiliaries may administer oxygen if they

a. are trained in CPR

b. are an RDAEF

c. trained to use it

d. none of the above

d. none of the above

oxygen tanks are ****

a. blue

b. green

c. red

b. green

the office emergency kit should be

a. easily accessible to the doctor

b. easily accessible to the office manager

c. easily accessible to everyone in the office

c. easily accessible to everyone in the office

vasodepressor syncope is known as:

a. a stroke

b. fainting

c. seizure

d. angina pectoris

b. fainting

The main cause of vasodepressor syncope is:

a. over activity

b. hunger

c. stress

d. excitement

c. stress

placing a patient in the supine position with the feet elevated is known as the ________ position******

a. recovery

b. heldelberg

c. prone

d. Trendelenburg

d. Trendelenburg

the purpose of the ammonia capsule is to:

a. stimulate breathing

b. provide 100 percent oxygen

c. irritate nasal passage

a. stimulate breathing

what should be the treatment for a patient suffering from a partial obstruction with adequate air exchange?

a. use manual thrust

b. use full heimlich

c. encourage coughing

d. do nothing

c. encourage coughing

The universal destress signal is indicated by:

a. covering the eyes with the palm of both hands

b. placing the palms of the hand over the mouth

c. clutching the throat with both hands

c. clutching the throat with both hands