Chapter 29
An eating disorder in which a person is obsessed with fasting is A. anorexia nervosa. B. bulimia. C. depression. D. schizophrenia
A
Hypertension is also known as A. high blood pressure B. seizure C. depression D. anemia
A
The age group of the older population that is better educated in taking care of themselves and more demanding of health services is the A. young-old, ages 65 to 74 years. B. old, ages 75 to 84 years. C. old-old, ages 85 years and over.
A
The main goal for the dental team when treating a patient with heart disease is to A. avoid stressful, lengthy visits. B. complete as much of the treatment as possible in one appointment. C. not treat the patient until the heart disease is corrected. D. treat the patient only in the morning.
A
The medical condition in which a patient's red blood cell count is greatly reduced is A. leukemia. B. hematoma. C. anemia. D. venules.
A
What part of the day is best suited for treating a patient with chronic progressive arthritis? A. Morning B. Midday C. Afternoon D. This does not affect the patient.
A
Which developmental disorder causes difficulties with social interaction, communication , and repetitive behaviors ? A. Autism B. Epilepsy C. Arthritis D. Angina
A
A common neurologic disorder that affects adults between the ages of 30 and 50 in which the lower extremities become weak, leading to paralysis, is A. epilepsy. B. multiple sclerosis. C. leukemia. D. muscular dystrophy.
B
A general term for pulmonary diseases that are characterized by obstructed airflow during respiration is A. pulmonary disease. B. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). C. cardiovascular disease. D. neurologic disease.
B
A medical disorder used to describe a cerebrovascular accident is ____ A. angina B. stroke C. seizure
B
Dementia is a condition of _____ A. bone loss B. deterioration of mental capacity C. aging D. body sense
B
What common oral adverse effect results from taking Dilantin ? A. Xerostomia B. hyperplasia C. Endocarditis D. Anxiety
B
Which category best describes a modification of care made by the dental team for a patient requiring scheduling changes or shorter appointments ? A. Category I B. Category II C. Category III D. Category IV
B
what body system would bee affected of a patient has an overactive thyroid gland ? A. digestive B. Endocrine C. Pulmonary D. neurologic
B
What oral health condition(s) affects the aging population ? A. periodontal disease B. root caries C. bone resorption D. all of the above
D
When the patient has a history of a heart condition such as angina, the dentist will A. ask whether the patient carries appropriate medication. B. avoid the use of epinephrine. C. prescribe antibiotics before each dental visit. D. Both A and B
D
what characteristics might better describe a frail older adult ? A. better educated B. beginning to have multiple health problems C. having fewer natural teeth D. a and c
D
A patient with type 1 diabetes is classified as A. Diet dependent B. exercise dependent C. insulin dependent D. non-insulin dependent
C
Alzheimer's disease is a disorder associated with the A. pulmonary system. B. endocrine system. C. neurologic system. D. psycho/social system.
C
An example of a neurologic disorder is ____ A. emphysema B. alzheimer's disease C. heart disease D. drug abuse
C
In treating a medically compromised patient, the dental team should consult A. the insurance company. B. Medicare. C. the family. D. the specialty dentist.
C
The type of dental decay that occurs most commonly in older adults is A. occlusal. B. interproximal. C. root caries. D. incisal.
C
What is the psychological disorder in which a patient experiences alternating , prolonged episodes of extreme elation followed by depression ? A. Bulimia B. Angina C. Biopolar disorder D. Schizophernia
C
What organ in the body is affected by pulmonary disorders? A. heart B. brain C. lungs D. kidneys
C
When a patient displays weakness or paralysis on one side of the body including facial muscles, it is likely that this patient has experienced a(n) A. heart attack. B. seizure. C. stroke. D. asthma attack.
C
Xerostomia, common in the medically compromised patient, is caused by A. poor oral hygiene. B. diet. C. medication. D. reduced fluid intake.
C
A patient whose medical condition requires major modifications in dental treatment planning is considered what health status category? A. Category I B. Category II C. Category III D. Category IV
D
A sudden transient disturbance of brain function that causes a seizure is A. Alzheimer's disease. B. multiple sclerosis. C. Bell's palsy. D. epilepsy.
D
An important question to ask a diabetic patient before treatment is A. have you taken your medication today? B. have you eaten recently? C. have you had liquids? D. Both A and B
D
In addition to updating the dental history, what information should also be evaluated prior to treating the older adult? A. Type of payment for service B. Diagnostic casts C. Appointment cancellations D. Medical history and medications
D
It is important to know what types of medications a patient is taking prior to treatment to A. avoid overprescribing. B. understand potential side effects. C. be alerted to potential drug interactions. D. Both B and C
D
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures A. the elimination of employment discrimination. B. access to public services for the disabled. C. access to equal goods and services. D. All of the above
D
The abbreviation COPD stands for: A. common older population disorder B. catergory of pulmonary disease C. Cardiovascular patients in dentistry D. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D
The fastest growing segment of the population is ______ A. infants B. young adults C. middle aged adults D. older adults
D
The role the dental assistant can take in caring for medically and physically compromised patients is A. aiding the dentist in providing treatment. B. providing a source of information to the patient and family. C. making the patient more comfortable and reducing anxiety. D. All of the above
D
