Respiratory System

Question 1

What are the symptoms of TB?

Answer 1

chronic cough, blood in spit, weight loss, fever, nigth sweats

Question 2

TB is an airborne disease that may be transmitted through contact with infected – or by –

Answer 2

spit

breathing in contaminated air

Question 3

Patients with – TB are rarely treated in a dental office

Answer 3

active

Question 4

TB patients test positive to the – test

Answer 4

Mantoux

Question 5

Patient with TB or a history of TB need to be identified for —

Answer 5

infection control purposes

Question 6

A positive skin test for TB may mean that the person has been infected with TB but does not mean they are –

Answer 6

actively infectious

Question 7

Patients with AIDS have a higher incidence of – and should have – on a regular basis

Answer 7

TB

Mantoux test

Question 8

A major public health concern is the development of — forms of TB

Answer 8

multi-drug resistant

Question 9

What syndromes involve the obstruction of small bronchi?

Answer 9

COPD, pulmonary emphysema, bronchial asthma

Question 10

Patients with chest pain should be –

Answer 10

sent for medical consult

Question 11

Patients with COPD might be congested in the morning so – is best

Answer 11

afternoon appointments

Question 12

Dental professionals should avoid meds that can depress –

Answer 12

respiratory function

Question 13

Patients with respiratory issues often are unable to tolerate – chair positions

Answer 13

supine

Question 14

The use of a – is not advised in patients with respiratory issues

Answer 14

rubber dam

Question 15

What are the most common forms of asthma?

Answer 15

allergic or extrinsic

Question 16

What type of asthma is associated with respiratory tract infections or physical irritants?

Answer 16

Idiosyncratic or intrinsic

Question 17

what type of asthma is associated with seasonal allergies?

Answer 17

allergic

Question 18

What has been shown to enhance acute asthmatic attacks?

Answer 18

Aspirin, NSAIDs, beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and some foods.

Question 19

The presence of – has been known to bring on an asthmatic attack

Answer 19

dental infection

Question 20

You need to know what – of asthma the patient has.

Answer 20

type (allergy, irritant, emotional)

Question 21

You need to know the – and – of the asthma attacks

Answer 21

severity and frequency

Question 22

You need to know how the attack is –

Answer 22

managed

Question 23

You need to know if the attack has needed –

Answer 23

emergency attention

Question 24

What would warrant a medical consult for a patient with TB?

Answer 24

A patient who failed to have routine health evals to reaffirm inactive status.
Patients with active TB
Signs of TB replase

Question 25

What dental modifications are needed for patients with TB?

Answer 25

Treat active patients in a hospital and limit treatment to emergency care

Question 26

Are there any premed needed for TB?

Answer 26

no

Question 27

What drugs are to be avoided with TB patients?

Answer 27

none

Question 28

what potential emergency situations can arise in patients with TB?

Answer 28

none

Question 29

What warrants a medical consult for patients with COPD or emphysema?

Answer 29

if the patients has unexplained chest pain

Question 30

What dental modifications should be made for patients with COPD or emphysema?

Answer 30

late morning or afternoon appointments

upright position in chair

Question 31

what drugs are to avoided in patients with COPD or emphysema?

Answer 31

nitrous oxide and respiratory depressants like darvon, codeine or tranqulizers

Question 32

do patients with COPD or emphysema need a premed?

Answer 32

no

Question 33

What emergency situation could arise in patients with COPD or emphysema?

Answer 33

Chest pain may indicate angina, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism.

Question 34

What would warrant a medical consult in patients with asthma?

Answer 34

uncontrolled or severe asthma

Question 35

What dental modifications should be made for patients with asthma?

Answer 35

late morning or afternoon appointments
inhaler ready
minimize stress if it is a factor

Question 36

what drugs should be avoided for patients with asthma?

Answer 36

Aspirin , NSAIDs, epinephrine

Question 37

What potential emergency situation could arise from patients with asthma?

Answer 37

asthmatic attack