NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. Reasons to take a thorough medical history in the dental office include:Approximately 85% of anomalies found in the oral cavity are indications of systemic conditionsTo protect the health of the patientTo prevent transferring communicable diseases from one patient to anotherSystemic diseases often cause oral conditionsQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Deep vein thrombosis is potentially life-threatening.TrueFalseQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Tobacco use often causes:Periodontal diseaseIntrinsic stainsOral cancerExtrinsic stainsQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Diabetes can lead to:Periodontal diseaseStrokesBlindnessInfectionsHigh blood pressureQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Oral cancer is often undiagnosed because:It looks like periodontal diseaseIt is usually painlessIt is impossible to seeIt feels the same as a carious lesionQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:PancreasGall bladderKidneysLiverQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsKeep the blood from becoming too thinStimulate bone growthPrevent blood clots from formingQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Which drug would be used to treat anaphylactic shock?Ammonia capsuleNitroglycerinCodeineEpinephrineQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnxiolyticsAnalgesicsAnticoagulantsAnestheticsQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Epinephrine is often contraindicated for patients with:Blood clotting issuesMitral valve prolapseHigh blood pressureMultiple carious lesionsQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. A pacemaker is usually surgically implanted:In the groinIn the upper chest beneath the collarboneUnder the ribsIn the arm pitQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. The leading cause of Diabetes is:ObesityFamily historyRace/ethnicityHigh cholesterolQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Various conditions that can lead to Congestive Heart Failure include:Coronary artery diseaseHypertensionA prior heart attackHigh blood pressureQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Low birth weight babiesPre-term babiesOral cancerRampant decayQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Osteoporosis can be treated with:AbilifyBonivaPhenobarbitalActonelQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. Iron deficiency causes:Pale skinThe blood to coagulate fasterFatigueDifficulty focusingQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Arrhythemia is:Always life-threateningThe same thing as a heart murmurAn irregular heartbeatBrought on by stressQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. 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 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:DecayPeriodontal abscessesMitral valve prolapsePeriodontal diseaseQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. When compiling a patient's medical health history, it is appropriate to inquire about:Drug allergiesExposure to ionizing radiationChronic illnessesRegular medications takenQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. The most common metal allergy is to:NickelCopperTinSilverQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. Match each description with the correct type of diabetes.Formerly known as Juvenile Onset Diabetes and is a systemic condition Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectDiabetes developed as a result of poor diet and lack of exercise Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectDiabetes developed during pregnancy Gestational diabetesUnselectDiabetes Type IUnselectDiabetes Type IIUnselectQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Symptoms of Diabetes include:Changes in visionExtreme thirstFatigueTingling or numbness in the extremitiesSlow healingQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. The use of an ultrasonic scaler is contraindicated for patients with:ShinglesHigh blood pressureTuberculosisA pacemakerQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Carcinomas are various types of:CancersCardiovascular diseaseViral infectionsBacterial infectionsQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:As an inhalantVia injection in the armIn a time-release capsuleIn tablet form placed under the tongueQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Risk factors for a heart attack include:High blood pressureObesityFamily historySmokingQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Which of the following statements about Asthma are TRUE?Attacks can be triggered by exercise or allergiesAttacks can be fatalAttacks are always preventableNitrous oxide may be contra-indicated for asthmaticsQuestion 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:Psychological conditionCerebrovascular accidentBronchial conditionCardiovascular incidentQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?Every other yearOnce a yearOnly at recall visitsAt every patient visitQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasodilator 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 failureVasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of angina pectorisQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Suffer from congestive heart failureHave asthmaHave emphysemaHave high blood pressureHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. What is the first treatment protocol for leukemia?RadiationBiologic therapyBone marrow transplantChemotherapyQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. 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 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:HemostasisHemodentEpinephrineCongenitalQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. The hardening of arteries is called:EndocarditisArthritisCerebrovascular accidentArteriosclerosisGlaucomaQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. HIV stands for . Question 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:Joint painFracturesSwellingDisfigurementQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:FibromyalgiaAIDSParkinson's diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseChronic cardiovascular diseaseQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:CorticosteroidAntibiotic premedAnti-viral medicationAntihistamineQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Inhalers prescribed for asthmatics can cause xerostomia, bad breath, and ultimately periodontal disease.TrueFalseQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. The reason that phen-fen is no longer on the market is because it is known to cause:High blood pressureWeight lossDiabetesDamage to heart valvesQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...