NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?Is an autoimmune diseasePeople with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesThere may be a hereditary/genetic linkAffects people of all agesQuestion 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. 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:Cardiovascular incidentBronchial conditionPsychological conditionCerebrovascular accidentQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Fungal infections, angular chelitis, viral infections, bacterial infections, ANUG, and aphthous ulcers are all common conditions of a patient suffering from:FibromyalgiaGastroesophageal reflux diseaseChronic cardiovascular diseaseParkinson's diseaseAIDSQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:As an inhalantIn a time-release capsuleVia injection in the armIn tablet form placed under the tongueQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. 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 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Easily break their bonesBe challenging to work onHave difficulty chewingHeal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Arrhythemia is:An irregular heartbeatBrought on by stressAlways life-threateningThe same thing as a heart murmurQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Deep vein thrombosis is potentially life-threatening.TrueFalseQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:Periodontal diseasePeriodontal abscessesMitral valve prolapseDecayQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Reasons to take a thorough medical history in the dental office include:To protect the health of the patientTo prevent transferring communicable diseases from one patient to anotherSystemic diseases often cause oral conditionsApproximately 85% of anomalies found in the oral cavity are indications of systemic conditionsQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. Patients who may be on blood thinning medications may include those who:Are susceptible to getting DVTsHave congestive heart failureHave arthritisAre hemophiliacsQuestion 13 of 50Question 14 of 50 14. Pregnancy gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva during pregnancy and usually clears up after delivery.TrueFalseQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Angina is:Heart pain due to lack of oxygen in the heartRelieved with the use of NitroglycerinThe same thing as a heart attackCaused from a blockage in a coronary arteryQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. The proper term for "to stop bleeding" is:HemodentEpinephrineCongenitalHemostasisQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. Tobacco use often causes:Extrinsic stainsOral cancerPeriodontal diseaseIntrinsic stainsQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. Blood in the soft tissue is known as a:FibromaHematomaFistulaCarcinomaQuestion 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. The most common metal allergy is to:SilverTinCopperNickelQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. The hardening of arteries is called:Cerebrovascular accidentEndocarditisGlaucomaArteriosclerosisArthritisQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans are TWICE as likely to develop Diabetes than caucasians.TrueFalseQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. 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 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Risk factors for a heart attack include:SmokingObesityFamily historyHigh blood pressureQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. HIV stands for . Question 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. The purpose of a pacemaker is to:Regulate the rhythm of the pulseIncrease respirationsRegulate blood pressureAid in function of the liver or kidneysQuestion 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Iron deficiency causes:Pale skinThe blood to coagulate fasterFatigueDifficulty focusingQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin DVitamin EVitamin KVitamin AQuestion 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Periodontal disease is a common problem with patients suffering from type I diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:LiverPancreasGall bladderKidneysQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. Bones consist of:ZincMagnesiumPhosphorusCalciumQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. The biggest concern for patients with allergies is the potential for:StrokeAnxiety attacksHigh blood pressureAnaphylactic shockQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Cells that form bone are called: - please select -OsteoblastsOdontoblastsCementoblastsCementoclastsQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Phen-fen is no longer on the market, but was a popular drug years ago used for:Conditions that affect the skinWeight lossChildren with ADHDTreatment of high blood pressureQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. Diabetes can lead to:InfectionsPeriodontal diseaseBlindnessHigh blood pressureStrokesQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. 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 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. If a patient has an artificial joint replacement, they will most likely be prescribed a/an:CorticosteroidAntibiotic premedAntihistamineAnti-viral medicationQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. Osteoporosis is of concern in the dental office as there is greater risk for:BruxismFracture of the alveolar bone during extractionsPeriodontal abscessesHigh blood pressureQuestion 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:A muscle relaxer prior to treatmentAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentAn antibiotic pre-medBlood pressure medicationQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. A vaccine available given in 3 doses that OSHA requires all dentists to provide for their clinical staff is the:Hepatitis C vaccineHerpesHepatitis B vaccineHepatitis A vaccineQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnxiolyticsAnticoagulantsAnestheticsAnalgesicsQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:Brittle teethAsthmaHypertensionXerostomiaQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. The reason that phen-fen is no longer on the market is because it is known to cause:Weight lossDiabetesDamage to heart valvesHigh blood pressureQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. The leading cause of Diabetes is:ObesityRace/ethnicityHigh cholesterolFamily historyQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Nitrous oxide would be contraindicated for patients who:Have asthmaSuffer from congestive heart failureHave high blood pressureHave emphysemaHave had a heart attack within the past 6 monthsQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Prevent infectionsStimulate bone growthKeep the blood from becoming too thinPrevent blood clots from formingQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...