NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. The hardening of arteries is called:ArthritisArteriosclerosisEndocarditisGlaucomaCerebrovascular accidentQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:Gall bladderKidneysLiverPancreasQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?At every patient visitEvery other yearOnce a yearOnly at recall visitsQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Patients may experience failure of an artificial joint replacement if:They do not follow our post-op instructionsWe introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentWe neglect to ensure that they have taken an antibiotic pre-medThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It looks like periodontal diseaseIt feels the same as a carious lesionIt is usually painlessIt is impossible to seeQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Which of the following statements about Asthma are TRUE?Attacks can be triggered by exercise or allergiesNitrous oxide may be contra-indicated for asthmaticsAttacks are always preventableAttacks can be fatalQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Low birth weight babiesRampant decayPre-term babiesOral cancerQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Patients suffering from mental illness such as depression and bipolar disorder, are more likely to use/abuse drugs and alcohol than those who do not battle with these conditions.TrueFalseQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Arrhythemia is:Brought on by stressAn irregular heartbeatThe same thing as a heart murmurAlways life-threateningQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:StrokeAnaphylactic shockAnxiety attacksHigh blood pressureQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Carcinomas are various types of:CancersViral infectionsCardiovascular diseaseBacterial infectionsQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:DisfigurementSwellingJoint painFracturesQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:Antibiotic premedCorticosteroidAnti-viral medicationAntihistamineQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. Angina is:Heart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartThe same thing as a heart attackCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryRelieved with the use of NitroglycerinQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:In a time-release capsuleAs an inhalantVia injection in the armIn tablet form placed under the tongueQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:BruxismHigh blood pressureFracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsPeriodontal abscessesQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasodilator and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasodilator and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. What is the first treatment protocol for leukemia?Bone marrow transplantBiologic therapyRadiationChemotherapyQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsHave emphysemaHave asthmaHave high blood pressureSuffer from congestive heart failureQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Iron deficiency causes:Pale skinThe blood to coagulate fasterFatigueDifficulty focusingQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:OxygenNitrous oxideLocal anesthesiaEpinephrineQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Bones consist of:MagnesiumPhosphorusCalciumZincQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsPrevent blood clots from formingKeep the blood from becoming too thinStimulate bone growthQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?Is an autoimmune diseaseAffects people of all agesThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkPeople with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. One of the first things you should do after seating a patient who has any type of heart issue is to:Ask them if they would like to rinse with mouthwashTake their vital signsBe sure not to administer epinephrineReassure them that everything will be okQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin KVitamin EVitamin AVitamin DQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:EpinephrineHemodentHemostasisCongenitalQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Deep vein thrombosis is potentially life-threatening.TrueFalseQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Symptoms of Diabetes include:Slow healingTingling or numbness in the extremitiesChanges in visionExtreme thirstFatigueQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. Tobacco use often causes:Periodontal diseaseExtrinsic stainsOral cancerIntrinsic stainsQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. The reason that phen-fen is no longer on the market is because it is known to cause:High blood pressureDamage to heart valvesWeight lossDiabetesQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?NitroglycerinEpinephrineAmmonia capsuleCodeineQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. A sudden blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain resulting in loss of speech, movement, or sensation for a period of 24 hours or longer is a:Psychological conditionCardiovascular incidentCerebrovascular accidentBronchial conditionQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Be challenging to work onEasily break their bonesHave difficulty chewingHeal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:Difficulty breathingAnxietyDry, unproductive coughTightness of the chestWheezingDifficulty swallowingQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Match each description with the correct type of diabetes.Formerly known as Juvenile Onset Diabetes and is a systemic condition Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed during pregnancy Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. HIV stands for . Question 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Exposure to ionizing radiationRegular medications takenDrug allergiesChronic illnessesQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Various conditions that can lead to Congestive Heart Failure include:A prior heart attackHypertensionHigh blood pressureCoronary artery diseaseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...