Medically Compromised Child part 1 Flashcards

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research between breastfeeding and caries

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research has shown that breastfeeding up to 12 months of age is associated with a lower risk of early childhood caries

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what are newborn baby checks

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eyes
heart
hips
testicles
hearing test

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3
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what does the heel prick test show

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sickle cell
cystic fibrosis
congenital hypothyroidism
inherited metabolic diseases

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4
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what does TGA stand for

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tetraology of fallot

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5
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what is TGA

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reversal of pulmonary artery and aorta origins
cyanosis and breathlessness from birth
early congestive cardiac failure

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6
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what is the most common congenital heart disease

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mitral valve prolapse

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7
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cyanotic CHD oral findings

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delayed eruption
positional anomalies
enamel hypoplasia
gross vasodilaton in the pulps
greater caries and periodontal disease activity

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paediatric dental patient with a cardiac defect considerations

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dental anomalies
enhanced caries prevention
infective endocarditis risk
cardiac medication

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patient with increased risk of infective endocarditis

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symptoms of infective endocarditis

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flu like symptoms - high temperature that lasts longer than a week - should see GP

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most common childhood cancer

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leukaemias

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12
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dental effects of cancer and cancer treatment

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high caries riks
mucositis
ulceration
immunocompromised
deranged blood levels - bleeding risk
painful mouth
difficulty with oral hygiene
hypomineralisation
delayed tooth development
hypodontia and microdontia

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13
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types of bleeding disorders

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Haemophillia A and B
Von Willebrand’s Disease
Thrombocytopenia

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14
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dental considerations for patient with a bleeding disorder

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enhanced prevention
setting for treatment?
avoid regional blocks for LA
alteration to tx planning
avoid NSAIDs
factor replacement and inhibitors
desmopressin
tranexamic acid

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15
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what is sickle cell disease

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inherited health condition that affects red blood cells

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16
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what is cystic fibrosis

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genetic disorder that impairs normal clearance of mucus from lungs

17
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what is epilepsy

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a neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain

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epilepsy and oral health implications

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dental trauma risk
medications - gingival overgrowth, sugar containing
medical emergency management

19
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cerebral palsy affect on mouth

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dexterity - oral hygiene
salivation
tooth grinding
dental trauma risk

20
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Down Syndrome dental features

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hypodontia and microdontia
small conical roots
defects of dental enamel
delayed eruption
anterior open bite
increased susceptibility to periodontal disease

21
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image used to classify clefts

22
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associated dental anomalies with clefts

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class III skeletal
hypodontia
supernumeries
size and shape abnormalities
delayed eruption
hypomineralised
maxilla and mandible retrognathic
upper facial height increased
lower facial height decreased