NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the upper chest beneath the collarboneUnder the ribsIn the groinIn the arm pitQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisVasodilator and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasodilator and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Bones consist of:MagnesiumCalciumPhosphorusZincQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Pre-term babiesRampant decayLow birth weight babiesOral cancerQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Patients may experience failure of an artificial joint replacement if:We introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medWe neglect to ensure that they have taken an antibiotic pre-medThey do not follow our post-op instructionsQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:DecayPeriodontal abscessesPeriodontal diseaseMitral valve prolapseQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Phen-fen is no longer on the market, but was a popular drug years ago used for:Conditions that affect the skinChildren with ADHDTreatment of high blood pressureWeight lossQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:Difficulty swallowingAnxietyWheezingDry, unproductive coughTightness of the chestDifficulty breathingQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. One of the first things you should do after seating a patient who has any type of heart issue is to:Take their vital signsAsk them if they would like to rinse with mouthwashBe sure not to administer epinephrineReassure them that everything will be okQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:High blood pressureStrokeAnxiety attacksAnaphylactic shockQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:AIDSChronic cardiovascular diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseFibromyalgiaParkinson's diseaseQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. 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 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Symptoms of Diabetes include:FatigueTingling or numbness in the extremitiesSlow healingChanges in visionExtreme thirstQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have asthmaSuffer from congestive heart failureHave emphysemaHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsHave high blood pressureQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Cells that form bone are called: - please select -CementoblastsOdontoblastsCementoclastsOsteoblastsQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsKeep the blood from becoming too thinPrevent blood clots from formingStimulate bone growthQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?Is an autoimmune diseaseThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkAffects people of all agesPeople with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:LiverPancreasGall bladderKidneysQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:Joint painDisfigurementSwellingFracturesQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. The hardening of arteries is called:Cerebrovascular accidentEndocarditisArteriosclerosisGlaucomaArthritisQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Exposure to ionizing radiationDrug allergiesRegular medications takenChronic illnessesQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:Mitral valve prolapseBlood clotting issuesMultiple carious lesionsHigh blood pressureQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:An anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentAn antibiotic pre-medA muscle relaxer prior to treatmentBlood pressure medicationQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Carcinomas are various types of:CancersViral infectionsBacterial infectionsCardiovascular diseaseQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Arrhythemia is:An irregular heartbeatThe same thing as a heart murmurBrought on by stressAlways life-threateningQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:In tablet form placed under the tongueIn a time-release capsuleAs an inhalantVia injection in the armQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. 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:Cerebrovascular accidentBronchial conditionCardiovascular incidentPsychological conditionQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?Ammonia capsuleCodeineNitroglycerinEpinephrineQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin DVitamin AVitamin KVitamin EQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. 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 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:AsthmaHypertensionBrittle teethXerostomiaQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:HemostasisEpinephrineHemodentCongenitalQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. The leading cause of Diabetes is:Race/ethnicityHigh cholesterolFamily historyObesityQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. A vaccine available given in 3 doses that OSHA requires all dentists to provide for their clinical staff is the:Hepatitis B vaccineHepatitis C vaccineHerpesHepatitis A vaccineQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:OxygenNitrous oxideEpinephrineLocal anesthesiaQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Osteoporosis can be treated with:AbilifyActonelPhenobarbitalBonivaQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. A word that means "existing from birth" is:anodontiaCongenitalCongestiveAxillaryQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. The most common metal allergy is to:NickelSilverCopperTinQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It feels the same as a carious lesionIt is impossible to seeIt is usually painlessIt looks like periodontal diseaseQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. The purpose of a pacemaker is to:Regulate blood pressureAid in function of the liver or kidneysRegulate the rhythm of the pulseIncrease respirationsQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...