NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:HypertensionXerostomiaAsthmaBrittle teethQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Angina is:The same thing as a heart attackRelieved with the use of NitroglycerinCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryHeart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Iron deficiency causes:Difficulty focusingPale skinFatigueThe blood to coagulate fasterQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Tobacco use often causes:Intrinsic stainsExtrinsic stainsOral cancerPeriodontal diseaseQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Inhalers prescribed for asthmatics can cause xerostomia, bad breath, and ultimately periodontal disease.TrueFalseQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. The hardening of arteries is called:GlaucomaArthritisEndocarditisArteriosclerosisCerebrovascular accidentQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:WheezingDifficulty swallowingTightness of the chestDifficulty breathingAnxietyDry, unproductive coughQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. The most common metal allergy is to:CopperSilverTinNickelQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the groinIn the upper chest beneath the collarboneUnder the ribsIn the arm pitQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. The reason that phen-fen is no longer on the market is because it is known to cause:DiabetesDamage to heart valvesHigh blood pressureWeight lossQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Bones consist of:MagnesiumCalciumPhosphorusZincQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. Osteoporosis can be treated with:ActonelBonivaPhenobarbitalAbilifyQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?Affects people of all agesPeople with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesIs an autoimmune diseaseThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. Which of the following statements about Asthma are TRUE?Attacks can be triggered by exercise or allergiesAttacks are always preventableNitrous oxide may be contra-indicated for asthmaticsAttacks can be fatalQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:Gall bladderPancreasLiverKidneysQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Risk factors for a heart attack include:ObesityFamily historySmokingHigh blood pressureQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:Mitral valve prolapsePeriodontal abscessesDecayPeriodontal diseaseQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. A vaccine available given in 3 doses that OSHA requires all dentists to provide for their clinical staff is the:Hepatitis A vaccineHepatitis B vaccineHerpesHepatitis C vaccineQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. 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:Bronchial conditionPsychological conditionCerebrovascular accidentCardiovascular incidentQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:Blood pressure medicationAn antibiotic pre-medAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentA muscle relaxer prior to treatmentQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:DisfigurementSwellingJoint painFracturesQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:High blood pressureAnxiety attacksAnaphylactic shockStrokeQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Carcinomas are various types of:Bacterial infectionsCancersViral infectionsCardiovascular diseaseQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnxiolyticsAnestheticsAnticoagulantsAnalgesicsQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsKeep the blood from becoming too thinStimulate bone growthPrevent blood clots from formingQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:Fracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsHigh blood pressureBruxismPeriodontal abscessesQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. One of the first things you should do after seating a patient who has any type of heart issue is to:Reassure them that everything will be okAsk them if they would like to rinse with mouthwashTake their vital signsBe sure not to administer epinephrineQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:CorticosteroidAntihistamineAntibiotic premedAnti-viral medicationQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:FibromyalgiaChronic cardiovascular diseaseParkinson's diseaseAIDSGastroesophageal reflux diseaseQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. The leading cause of Diabetes is:Family historyHigh cholesterolObesityRace/ethnicityQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. What is the first treatment protocol for leukemia?Biologic therapyChemotherapyBone marrow transplantRadiationQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?CodeineEpinephrineAmmonia capsuleNitroglycerinQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin KVitamin EVitamin DVitamin AQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. Cells that form bone are called: - please select -OsteoblastsCementoblastsOdontoblastsCementoclastsQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:OxygenNitrous oxideEpinephrineLocal anesthesiaQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. There is a direct correlation between high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Patients may experience failure of an artificial joint replacement if:They do not follow our post-op instructionsWe neglect to ensure that they have taken an antibiotic pre-medWe introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasodilator and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasodilator and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have emphysemaHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsSuffer from congestive heart failureHave high blood pressureHave asthmaQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. HIV stands for . Question 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. The purpose of a pacemaker is to:Aid in function of the liver or kidneysRegulate the rhythm of the pulseIncrease respirationsRegulate blood pressureQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:Blood clotting issuesMultiple carious lesionsHigh blood pressureMitral valve prolapseQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It is impossible to seeIt is usually painlessIt looks like periodontal diseaseIt feels the same as a carious lesionQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...