NorCal – Module 3 – Week 1 – Part B: Health History Review Enter email to receive results: Question 1 of 50 1. 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 1 of 50Question 2 of 50 2. Patients who have mitral valve prolapse may need:Blood pressure medicationAn antibiotic pre-medA muscle relaxer prior to treatmentAn anti-anxiety medication prior to treatmentQuestion 2 of 50Question 3 of 50 3. Severe dry mouth is called . Question 3 of 50Question 4 of 50 4. Cells that form bone are called: - please select -CementoclastsOdontoblastsCementoblastsOsteoblastsQuestion 4 of 50Question 5 of 50 5. Iron deficiency causes:FatigueDifficulty focusingThe blood to coagulate fasterPale skinQuestion 5 of 50Question 6 of 50 6. The purpose of a pacemaker is to:Increase respirationsRegulate blood pressureAid in function of the liver or kidneysRegulate the rhythm of the pulseQuestion 6 of 50Question 7 of 50 7. Insulin is a hormone produced in the:Gall bladderKidneysPancreasLiverQuestion 7 of 50Question 8 of 50 8. Epinephrine is always contraindicated for every patient who has or has had a heart condition of any kind.TrueFalseQuestion 8 of 50Question 9 of 50 9. Radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancers of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues could cause:AsthmaHypertensionXerostomiaBrittle teethQuestion 9 of 50Question 10 of 50 10. Anti-anxiety medications are properly called:AnestheticsAnxiolyticsAnalgesicsAnticoagulantsQuestion 10 of 50Question 11 of 50 11. Various conditions that can lead to Congestive Heart Failure include:Coronary artery diseaseHigh blood pressureA prior heart attackHypertensionQuestion 11 of 50Question 12 of 50 12. Carcinomas are various types of:Bacterial infectionsCardiovascular diseaseViral infectionsCancersQuestion 12 of 50Question 13 of 50 13. The main issue of concern for a patient who is HIV positive is that they will:Be challenging to work onHave difficulty chewingEasily break their bonesHeal more slowly after injury and/or surgeryQuestion 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:Parkinson's diseaseChronic cardiovascular diseaseGastroesophageal reflux diseaseAIDSFibromyalgiaQuestion 14 of 50Question 15 of 50 15. Which of the following statements about Asthma are TRUE?Attacks can be fatalAttacks can be triggered by exercise or allergiesNitrous oxide may be contra-indicated for asthmaticsAttacks are always preventableQuestion 15 of 50Question 16 of 50 16. Which of the following statements are TRUE about Rheumatoid Arthritis?There may be a hereditary/genetic linkAffects people of all agesIs an autoimmune diseasePeople with R.A. are at a higher risk for heart disease and strokesQuestion 16 of 50Question 17 of 50 17. There is a direct correlation between high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 17 of 50Question 18 of 50 18. The reason that phen-fen is no longer on the market is because it is known to cause:DiabetesHigh blood pressureDamage to heart valvesWeight lossQuestion 18 of 50Question 19 of 50 19. HIV stands for . Question 19 of 50Question 20 of 50 20. The leading cause of Diabetes is:ObesityRace/ethnicityFamily historyHigh cholesterolQuestion 20 of 50Question 21 of 50 21. Patients who may be on blood thinning medications may include those who:Are susceptible to getting DVTsHave arthritisAre hemophiliacsHave congestive heart failureQuestion 21 of 50Question 22 of 50 22. Diabetes can lead to:High blood pressureBlindnessStrokesPeriodontal diseaseInfectionsQuestion 22 of 50Question 23 of 50 23. Risk factors for a heart attack include:Family historyHigh blood pressureSmokingObesityQuestion 23 of 50Question 24 of 50 24. A heart murmur is usually a life-threatening condition and often requires pre-medication of an antibiotic prior to dental treatment.TrueFalseQuestion 24 of 50Question 25 of 50 25. Men are more likely to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis than women.TrueFalseQuestion 25 of 50Question 26 of 50 26. The most common metal allergy is to:NickelTinCopperSilverQuestion 26 of 50Question 27 of 50 27. 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 27 of 50Question 28 of 50 28. Nitroglycerin is a:Vasoconstrictor and is used for the treatment of congestive heart failureVasodilator 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 angina pectorisQuestion 28 of 50Question 29 of 50 29. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Question 29 of 50Question 30 of 50 30. Most forms of arthritis are a natural part of aging.TrueFalseQuestion 30 of 50Question 31 of 50 31. We ask patients if they have taken a medication called "Phen-fen" as it has been known to cause:Periodontal abscessesPeriodontal diseaseMitral valve prolapseDecayQuestion 31 of 50Question 32 of 50 32. Pregnant women with periodontal disease are eight times more likely to have:Rampant decayPre-term babiesOral cancerLow birth weight babiesQuestion 32 of 50Question 33 of 50 33. The vitamin that helps with blood clotting is:Vitamin AVitamin DVitamin EVitamin KQuestion 33 of 50Question 34 of 50 34. If a patient has a heart murmur, it is possible that it could be caused from mitral valve prolapse.TrueFalseQuestion 34 of 50Question 35 of 50 35. Blood in the soft tissue is known as a:FibromaCarcinomaHematomaFistulaQuestion 35 of 50Question 36 of 50 36. Antiplatelet therapy is the use of medications that:Keep the blood from becoming too thinPrevent blood clots from formingStimulate bone growthPrevent infectionsQuestion 36 of 50Question 37 of 50 37. How often should the patient's medical history be updated?Only at recall visitsAt every patient visitEvery other yearOnce a yearQuestion 37 of 50Question 38 of 50 38. A vaccine available given in 3 doses that OSHA requires all dentists to provide for their clinical staff is the:Hepatitis C vaccineHepatitis B vaccineHepatitis A vaccineHerpesQuestion 38 of 50Question 39 of 50 39. Nitroglycerin is usually administered:As an inhalantIn a time-release capsuleVia injection in the armIn tablet form placed under the tongueQuestion 39 of 50Question 40 of 50 40. 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 40 of 50Question 41 of 50 41. Symptoms of osteoporosis include:FracturesJoint painSwellingDisfigurementQuestion 41 of 50Question 42 of 50 42. Thrombocytes and platelets are the same thing.TrueFalseQuestion 42 of 50Question 43 of 50 43. Deep vein thrombosis is potentially life-threatening.TrueFalseQuestion 43 of 50Question 44 of 50 44. A word that means "existing from birth" is:anodontiaCongestiveAxillaryCongenitalQuestion 44 of 50Question 45 of 50 45. Type I Diabetes is more common than Type II Diabetes.TrueFalseQuestion 45 of 50Question 46 of 50 46. 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 accidentCardiovascular incidentBronchial conditionPsychological conditionQuestion 46 of 50Question 47 of 50 47. Angina can be brought on by stress.TrueFalseQuestion 47 of 50Question 48 of 50 48. Signs/symptoms of an asthma attack include:Tightness of the chestAnxietyDifficulty swallowingDifficulty breathingDry, unproductive coughWheezingQuestion 48 of 50Question 49 of 50 49. Arrhythemia is:An irregular heartbeatBrought on by stressThe same thing as a heart murmurAlways life-threateningQuestion 49 of 50Question 50 of 50 50. Tobacco use often causes:Oral cancerIntrinsic stainsExtrinsic stainsPeriodontal diseaseQuestion 50 of 50 Loading...