Exam 3 Study guide

Question 1

These seizures include epileptic spasms?

Answer 1

Unknown

Question 2

This seizure affects the entire brain at the same time?

Answer 2

Generalized

Question 3

Other names for Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 3

Paralyis agitans and Parkinson’s syndroyme

Question 4

Sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms which can be caused by an infection or stress, immediate hospitalization is necessary?

Answer 4

Thyroid crisis

Question 5

This is a progressive disorder of the CNS characteized by four symptoms

Answer 5

Parkinson’s disease

Question 6

Congenital defect or opening in the spinal column?

Answer 6

Spina bifida

Question 7

What is internal radiation?

Answer 7

Implants or seeds and is placed within the body

less radiation is delivered to surrounding tissues than an external source is utilized

Question 8

What types of oral problems are people with pituitary disorders?

Answer 8

• Macroephaly
• Macrognathia
• Disproportionate mand. growth; and. prognathism
• Open anterior bite
• Large pulp chambers
• Delayed eruption of primary and secondary teeth
• Increased risk for perio disease due to growth factors and hormone imbalances

Question 9

Which muscular dystrophies involve facial muscles?

Answer 9

faciosapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

Question 10

A paroxysmal (sudden) event that results from abnormal brain activity. May involve loss of consciousness with or without convulsive movements or spasms?

Answer 10

Seizure

Question 11

This type of seizure is known as focal

It only involves one part of the brain?

Answer 11

Partial seizure

Question 12

What receptors are reduced in # in pts with myasthenia graves?

Answer 12

-Acetylcholins receptors are reduced compared with normal number of receptors

Question 13

What can an increased production of cortisol be caused by?

Answer 13

A tumor in the anterior pituitary or in the adrenal gland or exogenous administration of steroids

Question 14

What are the oral risk assessment of bushings syndrome?

Answer 14

• Increased melanin pigmentation
• delayed round healing
• loss of collagen
• skin and oral tissues
• oral candidiasis

Question 15

What percentage does gingival overgrowth occur in?

Answer 15

20-30 percent

Question 16

Absence of spontaneous menstrual periods in a female?

Answer 16

amenorrhea

Question 17

where is bone marrow usually aspirated from for a transplant?

Answer 17

iliac crest, ribs or sternum

Question 18

what can reduce the occurrence of gingival enlargement in patients?

Answer 18

Change in drug prescription
nonsurgical treatment
surgical removal

Question 19

Most spinal cord injuries are at what level?

Answer 19

c1-c4

Question 20

This result from tissue anoxia or ischemia caused by pressure exerted on the skin and subcutaneous tissues by bony prominences and the object on which they rest, such as a mattress?

Answer 20

decubitus ulcer

Question 21

What carnival nerve is affected in Bell’s palsy?

Answer 21

7th CN

Question 22

What does autologous mean?

Answer 22

a type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that comes from one self

Question 23

Average life expectancy someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Answer 23

3-5 years

Question 24

What age does the onset of rheumatoid arthritis usually occur?

Answer 24

20 and 40 yr

women than men

Question 25

What are particular factors to consider when planning hygiene care with a patient with Bell's palsy?

Answer 25

Decreased self cleanings action of tongue and lips, decreased control of saliva

Question 26

When the spinal cord protrudes through spina bifida?

Answer 26

myelomeningocele

Question 27

How can puberty affect the oral cavity?

Answer 27

- Gingival info. due to increase sex hormones released/ - Diet analysis recommended to look at diet related dental disease pattern. - Hyperplastic gingiva, related to ortho - Acute intramural infections involving the periodontium - Periodontal infection can be localized or generalized

Question 28

This type of muscular dystrophy is limited to males and transmitted by female carriers and occurs in approx. 1.3-1.8males between 5-24 yr of age

Answer 28

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 29

This seizure only affects one part of the Brian

Answer 29

focal

Question 30

Difficult and painful menstruation

Answer 30

dysmenorrhea

Question 31

The Who estimates how many million worldwide have epilepsy?

Answer 31

50 million

Question 32

What is the best solution for xersotomia in a pt doing radiation treatment?

Answer 32

encourage daily oral hygiene care include biofilm, removal at least twice day, encourage fl2 use

Question 33

This is caused by too much cortisol production?

Answer 33

Cushings syndrome

Question 34

When related to phenytoin use, what may gingival enlargement be called?

Answer 34

- Dilantin hyperplasia - Diphenylhydantion - Induced hyperplasia - Diphenylhydantion - gingival hyperplasia

Question 35

When should EMS be activated if seizure is still occurring?

Answer 35

When seizure in still occurring or has recurred within 5 minutes

Question 36

What can a pregnant mother take to prevent spina bifida?

Answer 36

folic acid

Question 37

What are the conditions expected due to radiation therapy?

Answer 37

Skin reactions such as bad sunburn, fatigue and nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation

Question 38

Deficiency of blood caused by functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessel?

Answer 38

ischemia

Question 39

Paralysis of the facial muscles innervated by the facial or 7th CN?

Answer 39

Bells palsy

Question 40

What is post polio syndrome characterized by?

Answer 40

Progressive muscle, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, potential muscle atrophy

Question 41

This condition affects adults, years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus when they were children...cause is unknown?

Answer 41

Postpolio Syndrome

Question 42

Another name for a stroke?

Answer 42

Cerebraovascular accident

Question 43

What treatment is used for a variety of blood disease, including leukemia?

Answer 43

hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Question 44

What hormone declines with menopause?

Answer 44

Estrogen and progsterone

Question 45

Improper functioning of this gland leads to diabetes?

Answer 45

pancreas

Question 46

What are common symptoms of pituitary gland disorders?

Answer 46

- headaches - vision problems - mood swings - behavioral changes - weight change - reproductive problems - hypertension

Question 47

Abnormal depression of all cellular elements of the blood?

Answer 47

Pancytopenia

Question 48

What are common pituitary tumors?

Answer 48

Adenomas

Question 49

This gland Is called the "Master Gland" bc it has a great impact on body organs, other endocrine glands, and overall well being?

Answer 49

Pituitary gland

Question 50

Protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column?

Answer 50

meningocele

Question 51

What are the oral symptoms of radiation therapy?

Answer 51

- Oral mucositis - Xerostomia - Radiation caries - taste loss - infection - trims - Osteoradionecrosis

Question 52

When does PMS occur?

Answer 52

Can occur 7-10 days before menstruation

Question 53

What herbal supplements do patients use for controlling seizures?

Answer 53

gingko bilboa, st johns wart and some essential oils

Question 54

What is external radiation

Answer 54

Conventional use of ionizing radiation applied outside the body. Used in treatment of head and neck cancer

Question 55

What are some restrictions placed on patients who have seizures?

Answer 55

driving license taken, can't operate machinery, can't live alone

Question 56

What is part of the brain is affected in the degeneration in Parkinson's disease?

Answer 56

Certain neurons in the substantial migration of the basal ganglia, where posture support and voluntary motion is controlled