Unit 2 Test Flashcards
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Acute Asthma Attack is characterized by:
–Respiratory smooth muscle spasm
–Airway inflammation with edema
–Mucus hyper secretion
Extrinsic
Patient has history of allergies
Status asthmaticus
A bronchospasm that persists despite the administration of two doses of a bronchodilator. (such as Albuterol)
Corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory, to help prevent attacks
This is recommended for an asthmatic patient
lidocaine plain
Acute pulmonary edema
- Is life-threatening
- Patient has excess of serous fluid in alveolar air sacs of lungs
- Patient has extreme difficulty in breathing
What causes more than 75% heart failures?
Hypertension
Sign of right ventricular failure
Dependent edema late in the day
ASA III: Marked limitation of physical activity
Can climb one flight of stairs or walk two level city blocks but must stop and rest before completing the task because of distress
ASA IV
Patient has dyspnea and undue fatigue at all times.
Postpone all elective dental treatment
About ___ of the U.S. population has diabetes mellitus
6%
A study of mortality in diabetic patients reported that the greatest percentage of deaths was related to
Cardiovascular causes
Chronic oral complications of diabetes mellitus include:
–Gingivitis
–Caries
–Periodontal disease
The classic triad of diabetic symptoms are:
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
Polyuria
Excessive excretion of urine
Polyphagia
Excessive ingestion of food
Clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia
•Patient has decreased cerebral function
–Patient may become lethargic with some mental disorientation (Patient may act drunk)
•Skin is cold and wet (clammy)
• Patient maybe shaking mildly
Which ASA classification are Hypothyroid or hyperthyroid patients who have been treated and are currently euthyroid ?
ASA II
Results from diseases of the pituitary gland:
Secondary thyroid failure
Hyperthyroidism
Patient has an unexplained weight loss even though the patient has a ravenous appetite
Symptoms of myxedema coma
Hypothermia and hypercapnia (CO2 retention)
Unconscious patient with hypothyroidism:
Place patient in supine position with legs elevated slightly
•Provide BLS, as needed
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Apoplexy