Ch.29 Special Needs And Medically Compromised Patients

Question 1

Before treating an older patient, the _________ should always be completed

Answer 1

Medication profile

Question 2

Minor to serve loss of the central nervous system function caused by a sudden vascular lesion of the brain, has suffered a cerebrovascular accident or a ________.

Answer 2

Stroke

Question 3

______ metabolism is regulated by the thyroid gland

Answer 3

Cell.

Question 4

When working with a medically and physically compromised patient the assistant should :

Answer 4

Be tailored to their specific needs

Question 5

How should a wheelchair- bound patient initially be positioned in the dental operators?

Answer 5

As close as possible
The same way the he/ she will be seated in the dental chair

Question 6

In older adults, what can cause dark and brittle teeth?

Answer 6

The reduced size of the pulp chamber

Question 7

What disease causes loss of memory, impaired judgment and comprehension?

Answer 7

Alzheimer’s disease

Question 8

____________ is an irreversible enlargement in the size of the air spaces that results in labored breathing and increased susceptibility to infection.

Answer 8

Emphysema

Question 9

___________ is a respiratory disease associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction and coughing.

Answer 9

Asthma

Question 10

What category are older adults who have retained more of their natural teeth and they expect to maintain their teeth throughout their lives, fall under:

Answer 10

Functionally independent

Question 11

___________ is a prenatal condition that is associated with the development of an intellectual disability

Answer 11

Rubella

Question 12

Infection or ____________ can result in an excessive increase in white blood cells

Answer 12

Leukemia

Question 13

____________ is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose and an absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin

Answer 13

Diabetes mellitus

Question 14

____________ is a substance that triggers an allergic reaction

Answer 14

Antigen

Question 15

________ , _________ , and _________ are major factors in hypertension.

Answer 15

Stress, smoking, heredity

Question 16

__________ is a deficiency of the red blood cells in the hemoglobin

Answer 16

Anemia

Question 17

_____ ______________ is a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland that produces fewer hormones

Answer 17

Cell metabolism

Question 18

Who is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S population?

Answer 18

The older population 65 years or older.

Question 19

The ost reported oral-related health condition affecting an older person is __________, ___________, and ___________.

Answer 19

Xerostomia
Periodontal disease
Tooth decay

Question 20

____________________ is a disorder of Grave’s disease

Answer 20

Hyperthyroidism

Question 21

What are some side effects of Dilantin? Used to control seizures

Answer 21

Xerostomia
Gingival overgrowth

Question 22

What category are adults older than 65 and older are beginning to have multiple health problems, fall under ?

Answer 22

Frail older adults

Question 23

More than ____ % of adults are affected by periodontal disease.

Answer 23

50 %

Question 24

What are some recommendations to help for hypertension include :

Answer 24

Exercising
Limit salt intake
Follow a particular diet.

Question 25

______________ is a condition of general emotional rejection and withdrawal.

Answer 25

Depression

Question 26

The goal of the dental team when treating aging patients is to factor everything into a ___________ _____________ phrase.

Answer 26

Treatment planning

Question 27

A category II patient with physical or mental disorders needs wha type of appointment?

Answer 27

Scheduling changes and shorter appointments

Question 28

______________ is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated.

Answer 28

Hypertension

Question 29

What treatment and officiating to anesthetic should be for a patient with cardiovascular disease?

Answer 29

EPI - vasoconstrictors can be administered within limits if it mild moderate

Question 30

True or False : the role of the dental assistant in caring for the medically and physically compromised patients is to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Hypertension, angina, and congestive heart failure can al fall under _________ disease

Answer 31

Heart

Question 32

What time of the day should patients with diabetes be scheduled at?

Answer 32

Mornings

Question 33

_____________ __________ type of generalize seizures causes jerks or twitches of the upper body, arms, and legs

Answer 33

Myoclonic seizures

Question 34

__________ ___________ can result from diminished coughs reflex and an inability to clear mucus from the throat by coughing.

Answer 34

Muscular dystrophy

Question 35

Using written information to supplement communication can help with ________ -_______ patients

Answer 35

Hearing - impaired

Question 36

Alcoholism, diabetes, and adverse drug effects can result in ___________.

Answer 36

Xerostomia

Question 37

_________ can cause sudden vascular lesion of the brain such as a hemorrhage.

Answer 37

Stroke

Question 38

What type of angina is a sharp pain in the chest and is usually predictable?

Answer 38

Stable

Question 39

What type of diabetes mellitus is the patient insulin dependent?

Answer 39

Type 4

Question 40

What is the name of the the anesthetic used without epinephrine?

Answer 40

Carbocaine