NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. 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 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. 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 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. The most common metal allergy is to:SilverTinNickelCopperQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:Chronic cardiovascular diseaseAIDSGastroesophageal reflux diseaseFibromyalgiaParkinson's diseaseQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Patients who may be on blood thinning medications may include those who:Are susceptible to getting DVTsHave congestive heart failureHave arthritisAre hemophiliacsQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Match each description with the correct type of diabetes.Formerly known as Juvenile Onset Diabetes and is a systemic condition Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes developed during pregnancy Diabetes Type IIUnselectGestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Osteoporosis can be treated with:AbilifyPhenobarbitalActonelBonivaQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It is impossible to seeIt feels the same as a carious lesionIt looks like periodontal diseaseIt is usually painlessQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Symptoms of Diabetes include:Tingling or numbness in the extremitiesChanges in visionSlow healingExtreme thirstFatigueQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Reasons to take a thorough medical history in the dental office include:Systemic diseases often cause oral conditionsTo protect the health of the patientTo prevent transferring communicable diseases from one patient to anotherApproximately 85% of anomalies found in the oral cavity are indications of systemic conditionsQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:Blood pressure medicationA muscle relaxer prior to treatmentAn antibiotic pre-medAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:Under the ribsIn the groinIn the upper chest beneath the collarboneIn the arm pitQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?Once a yearOnly at recall visitsEvery other yearAt every patient visitQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have emphysemaHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsHave asthmaHave high blood pressureSuffer from congestive heart failureQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Blood in the soft tissue is known as a:FibromaFistulaHematomaCarcinomaQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. The leading cause of Diabetes is:ObesityHigh cholesterolRace/ethnicityFamily historyQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. Carcinomas are various types of:Cardiovascular diseaseCancersViral infectionsBacterial infectionsQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Chronic illnessesDrug allergiesRegular medications takenExposure to ionizing radiationQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Arrhythemia is:Brought on by stressAlways life-threateningThe same thing as a heart murmurAn irregular heartbeatQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. HIV stands for . Question 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. Risk factors for a heart attack include:SmokingFamily historyObesityHigh blood pressureQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. 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-medThey do not take their anti-anxiety pre-medWe introduce bacteria into their bloodstream during dental treatmentQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. What is the first treatment protocol for leukemia?Biologic therapyChemotherapyRadiationBone marrow transplantQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:Difficulty swallowingAnxietyDifficulty breathingDry, unproductive coughWheezingTightness of the chestQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:XerostomiaHypertensionAsthmaBrittle teethQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. A depressant that is often used in dentistry that is contraindicated for patients suffering from depression is:EpinephrineNitrous oxideOxygenLocal anesthesiaQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. The hardening of arteries is called:ArthritisArteriosclerosisCerebrovascular accidentEndocarditisGlaucomaQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:Via injection in the armIn a time-release capsuleIn tablet form placed under the tongueAs an inhalantQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. There is a direct correlation between high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Rampant decayPre-term babiesLow birth weight babiesOral cancerQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Iron deficiency causes:Pale skinDifficulty focusingFatigueThe blood to coagulate fasterQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:Periodontal abscessesHigh blood pressureBruxismFracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. Angina is:Relieved with the use of NitroglycerinThe same thing as a heart attackCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryHeart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:High blood pressureAnxiety attacksAnaphylactic shockStrokeQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. A word that means "existing from birth" is:anodontiaAxillaryCongenitalCongestiveQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:CongenitalHemostasisEpinephrineHemodentQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. 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 conditionBronchial conditionCardiovascular incidentCerebrovascular accidentQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:KidneysPancreasGall bladderLiverQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Tobacco use often causes:Extrinsic stainsPeriodontal diseaseOral cancerIntrinsic stainsQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:Multiple carious lesionsBlood clotting issuesMitral valve prolapseHigh blood pressureQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Diabetes can lead to:BlindnessInfectionsStrokesHigh blood pressurePeriodontal diseaseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...